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Profaned
see synonyms of profanedAdjective
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Profaned
see synonyms of profanedadjective
1.
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
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Profaned
see synonyms of profaned adjective
1.
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 proˈfaning
5.
to treat (sacred things) with irreverence or contempt; desecrate
6.
to put to a base or improper use; debase; defile
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Profaned
see synonyms of profanedadj.
1. Marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred.
2. Nonreligious in subject matter, form, or use; secular: sacred and profane music.
3. Not admitted into a body of secret knowledge or ritual; uninitiated.
4. Vulgar; coarse.
tr.v. pro·faned, pro·fan·ing, pro·fanes
1. To treat with irreverence: profane the name of God.
2. To put to an improper, unworthy, or degrading use; abuse.
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