profaned; profaning
Definition of profane
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
2
: to debase by a wrong, unworthy, or vulgar use
profane
adjectiveDefinition of profane (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: not concerned with religion or religious purposes : secular
2
: not holy because unconsecrated, impure, or defiled : unsanctified
3a
: serving to debase or defile what is holy : irreverent
4a
: not being among the initiated
b
: not possessing esoteric or expert knowledge
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