Profane

usgb/prəˈfeɪn/
verb

To treat something sacred with disrespect.

They were accused of profaning the holy site.
Visual representation of "profane" - To treat something sacred with disrespect

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  • profane the temple
  • profane the holy ground

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Disapproving

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Religious Context

Often used when someone disrespects religious practices or places.

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Graffiti on the church walls is an act of profane vandalism.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware of different beliefs to avoid unintentionally profaning what others consider sacred.

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Travelers should not profane local shrines by taking inappropriate selfies.
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Intensity Matters

Profaning something is seen as a serious offense by many people.

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Profaning a war memorial can lead to strong public outrage.
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blasphemousdisrespectfulimpiousindecentirreverentobscenesacrilegiousvulgar
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