PROFANE

/pɹəˈfeɪn/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. — synonyms: corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, vitiate
  2. verb violate the sacred character of a place or language. — synonyms: desecrate, outrage, violate
  3. adjective characterized by profanity or cursing. — synonyms: blasphemous, blue
  4. adjective not concerned with or devoted to religion. — synonyms: secular
  5. adjective not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled. — synonyms: unconsecrated, unsanctified
  6. adjective grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred. — synonyms: blasphemous, sacrilegious

Examples

  • “One should not profane the name of God.”
  • “profane authors”
  • “a profane person, word, oath, or tongue”

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