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Verb: take in vain
  1. Use a name, such as God, without proper respect

Derived forms: takes in vain, taking in vain, taken in vain, took in vain

Type of: abuse, misuse, pervert

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take for
take for granted
take form
take heart
take heed
take hold
take hold of
take home
take in
take in charge
take in vain
take in water
take into account
take issue
take it easy
take it on the chin
take kindly to
take leave
take lying down
take note
take notice