take someone's name in vain

US /teɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz neɪm ɪn veɪn/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz neɪm ɪn veɪn/
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أخذ اسم شخص باطلاً, استخدام اسم الله باطلاً

to use someone's name disrespectfully, especially in a religious context, by using God's name irreverently

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The Bible says, 'You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.'
يقول الكتاب المقدس: 'لا تأخذ اسم الرب إلهك باطلاً'.
He was warned not to take the name of the deity in vain during the ceremony.
تم تحذيره من عدم أخذ اسم الإله باطلاً خلال الحفل.