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View usage for: (prəfeɪn, US proʊ-) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense profanes, present participle profaning, past tense, past participle profaned1. adjectiveProfane behaviour shows disrespect for a religion or religious things. [formal] ...profane language. 2. adjectiveSomething that is profane is concerned with everyday life rather than religion and spiritual things. The cardinal said that churches should not be used for profane or secular purposes. Synonyms: secular, lay, temporal, unholy More Synonyms of profane 3. verbIf someone profanes a religious belief or institution, they treat it with disrespect. [formal] They have profaned the long upheld traditions of the Church. [VERB noun] Synonyms: desecrate, violate, abuse, prostitute [old-fashioned, derogatory] More Synonyms of profane profanation (prɒfəneɪʃən) uncountable noun [oft NOUN of noun] ...profanation of the sacraments. More Synonyms of profane profane in British English (prəˈfeɪn) adjective1. having or indicating contempt, irreverence, or disrespect for a divinity or something sacred 2. not designed or used for religious purposes; secular 3. not initiated into the inner mysteries or sacred rites 4. vulgar, coarse, or blasphemous profane language verb (transitive)5. to treat or use (something sacred) with irreverence 6. to put to an unworthy or improper use Derived forms profanation (ˌprɒfəˈneɪʃən) noun profanatory (prəˈfænətərɪ, -trɪ) adjective profanely (proˈfanely) adverb profaneness (proˈfaneness) noun profaner (proˈfaner) noun Word origin C15: from Latin profānus outside the temple, from pro-1 + fānum temple profane in American English (proʊˈfeɪn; prəˈfeɪn) adjective1. not connected with religion or religious matters; secular profane art 2. not initiated into the inner mysteries or esoteric knowledge of something 3. not hallowed or consecrated 4. showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent verb transitiveWord forms: proˈfaned or proˈfaning5. to treat (sacred things) with irreverence or contempt; desecrate 6. to put to a base or improper use; debase; defile Derived forms profanely (proˈfanely) adverb profaneness (proˈfaneness) noun profaner (proˈfaner) noun Word origin LME prophane < MFr < L profanus < pro-, before + fanum, temple; lit., outside of the temple, hence not sacred, common: see pro- 1 & fane Examples of 'profane' in a sentenceprofane Definition showing disrespect for religion or something sacred He had a reputation as profane and bad-tempered. Synonyms disrespectful impure impious idolatrous Opposites clean , religious , spiritual , holy , proper , sacred , respectful , reverent , decorous Definition coarse or blasphemous a campaign against profane lyrics in country songs Definition secular Churches should not be used for profane or secular purposes. Synonyms unconsecrated unhallowed unsanctified Definition to put to an unworthy use They have profaned the traditions of the Church. Additional synonymsworks which they describe as blasphemous and obscene Synonyms irreverent, cheeky (informal), contemptuous, profane, disrespectful, godless, ungodly, sacrilegious, irreligious, impiousDefinition rough in texture or structure He wore a shepherd's tunic of coarse cloth.a tablespoon of coarse sea salt Synonyms rough, crude, unfinished, homespun, impure, unrefined, rough-hewn, unprocessed, unpolished, coarse-grained, unpurified Definition to make impure The fishing waters have been contaminated with toxic wastes. Synonyms pollute, infect, stain, corrupt, taint, sully, defile, adulterate, befoul, soil- production
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Additional synonymsDefinition to lower in quality, character, or value He claims that advertising debases the English language. Synonyms corrupt, contaminate, devalue, pollute, impair, taint, depreciate, defile, adulterate, vitiate, bastardizeDefinition to make unfit for ceremonial use Who gave you permission to defile this sacred place? Synonyms desecrate, violate, contaminate, abuse, pollute, profane, dishonour, despoil, treat sacrilegiously The play was full of filthy foul language. Synonyms obscene, foul, corrupt, coarse, indecent, pornographic, suggestive, lewd, depraved, foul-mouthed, X-rated (informal), bawdy, impure, smutty, licentious, dirty-minded Definition (of language) obscene or vulgar He was sent off for using foul language. Synonyms obscene, crude, indecent, foul-mouthed, low, blue, dirty, gross, abusive, coarse, filthy, vulgar, lewd, profane, blasphemous, scurrilous, smutty, scatological Definition not religious a godless and alienated society Synonyms wicked, depraved, profane, unprincipled, atheistic, ungodly, irreligious, impious, unrighteous Definition of or relating to heathen peoples a heathen temple Synonyms pagan, infidel, godless, irreligious, idolatrous, heathenish Definition indifferent or opposed to religion The priest's conversational style was regarded as most irreligious. Synonyms sacrilegious, irreverent, profane, blasphemous, wicked, sinful, unholy, iconoclastic, ungodly, impious, unrighteous, undevout She's irreverent, fun and hugely popular. Synonyms disrespectful, cheeky (informal), impertinent, fresh (informal), mocking, flip (informal), saucy, contemptuous, tongue-in-cheek, sassy (informal), flippant, iconoclastic, derisive, impudentDefinition of or involving people who are not members of the clergy He is a Methodist lay preacher and social worker. Synonyms nonclerical, secular, non-ordained, laic, laical breaking a taboo, misusing a sacred ceremony Synonyms profane, corrupt, desecrate, pervertAdditional synonymsDefinition offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty I'm no prude, but I think these photos are obscene. Synonyms indecent, dirty, offensive, gross, foul, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, immoral, pornographic, suggestive, blue, loose (old-fashioned), shameless, lewd, depraved, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, prurient, impure, lascivious, smutty, ribald, unwholesome, scabrous, immodest, licentious, indelicate, unchaste, Fescennine (rare) Definition to debase He was accused of perverting the nation's youth. Synonyms corrupt, degrade, subvert, deprave, debase (formal), desecrate, debauch, lead astray Definition to corrupt morally a man accused of polluting the minds of children Synonyms defile, violate, corrupt, sully, deprave, debase, profane, desecrate, dishonour, debauch, besmirchDefinition to offer (oneself or one's talent) for unworthy purposes His friends said that he had prostituted his talents. Synonyms cheapen, sell out, pervert, degrade, devalue, squander, demean, debase, profane, misapplyDefinition being a sin He reminded us that such behaviour was sinful in the eyes of God. Synonyms wicked, bad, criminal, guilty, corrupt, immoral, erring, unholy, depraved, iniquitous, ungodly, irreligious, unrighteous, morally wrong Definition of secular as opposed to spiritual or religious affairs Clergy should not be preoccupied with temporal matters. Synonyms secular, worldly, lay, earthly, mundane, material, civil, fleshly, mortal, terrestrial, carnal, profane, sublunary Definition wicked or sinful My folks had nothing to do with ungodly people. Synonyms wicked, corrupt, sinful, vile, immoral, depraved, profane, blasphemous, godless, irreligious, impiousDefinition not consecrated or holy Synonyms unconsecrated, unholy, not sacred, unblessed, unsanctified Definition immoral or wicked He screamed unholy things at me. Synonyms evil, vile, wicked, base, corrupt, immoral, dishonest, sinful, heinous, depraved, profane, iniquitous, ungodly, irreligiousDefinition to treat (a sacred place) disrespectfully Police are still searching for the people who violated the graves. Synonyms desecrate, profane, defile, abuse, outrage, pollute, deface, dishonour, vandalize, treat with disrespect, befoul Additional synonymsHis otherwise admirable character is vitiated by his pride. Synonyms corrupt, contaminate, pollute, pervert, blight, taint, sully, deprave, debase, defileDefinition showing lack of good taste, decency, or refinement a TV show well known for its vulgar jokes Synonyms crude, dirty, rude, low, blue, nasty, naughty, coarse, indecent, improper, suggestive, tasteless, risqué, off colour, ribald, indelicate, indecorousDefinition morally bad She flew at me, shouting how evil and wicked I was. Synonyms bad, evil, corrupt, vile, guilty, abandoned, foul, vicious, worthless, shameful, immoral, scandalous, atrocious, sinful, heinous, depraved, debased, devilish, amoral, egregious, abominable, fiendish, villainous, unprincipled, nefarious, dissolute, iniquitous, irreligious, black-hearted, impious, unrighteous, maleficent, flagitious Definition not spiritual It is time you woke up and focused your thoughts on more worldly matters. Synonyms earthly, lay, physical, fleshly, secular, mundane, terrestrial, temporal, carnal, profane, sublunary |