Main Entry: ¹pro·fane

Pronunciation: \prō-ˈfān, prə-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pro·faned; pro·fan·ing

Etymology: Middle English prophanen, from Anglo-French prophaner, from Latin profanare, from profanus

Date: 14th century

1 : to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
2 : to debase by a wrong, unworthy, or vulgar use

— pro·fan·er noun