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Vocabulary Entry
profane
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; vulgar or irreverent.
Example Sentences
"His profane language shocked the audience."
"The movie was criticized for its profane portrayal of religious figures."
"She was known for her profane jokes that made some people uncomfortable."
V
verb
To treat something sacred with abuse, irreverence, or contempt; to desecrate.
Example Sentences
"The vandals profaned the church by spray-painting the walls."
"He would never profane the memory of his ancestors."
"The documentary explored how ancient artifacts were profaned by looters."