Editing Blasphemy (section)

==Hyperbolic use of the term ''blasphemy''==
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In contemporary language, the notion of blasphemy is often used [[hyperbole|hyperbolically]] (in a deliberately exaggerated manner). This usage has garnered some interest among linguists recently, and the word ''blasphemy'' is a common case used for illustrative purposes.<ref>
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