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Definition of Profane
1. Adjective. Characterized by profanity or cursing. "Profane words"
Similar to: Dirty
Derivative terms: Blasphemy, Profaneness, Profanity
2. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
3. Adjective. Not concerned with or devoted to religion. "Children being brought up in an entirely profane environment"
Also: Earthly, Impious, Secular, Temporal, Worldly
Similar to: Laic, Lay, Secular, Profanatory
Derivative terms: Profaneness
Antonyms: Sacred
4. Verb. Violate the sacred character of a place or language. "Profane the name of God"
Generic synonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack, Set On
Derivative terms: Desecration, Profanation, Violation, Violation, Violative
5. Adjective. Not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled.
6. Adjective. Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred. "It is sacrilegious to enter with shoes on"
Similar to: Irreverent
Derivative terms: Blasphemy, Profaneness, Sacrilege, Sacrilegiousness
Definition of Profane
1. a. Not sacred or holy; not possessing peculiar sanctity; unconsecrated; hence, relating to matters other than sacred; secular; -- opposed to sacred, religious, or inspired; as, a profane place.
2. v. t. To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate; to pollute; as, to profane the name of God; to profane the Scriptures, or the ordinance of God.
Definition of Profane
1. Adjective. Unclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing. ¹
2. Adjective. Not sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular. ¹
3. Adjective. Treating sacred things with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity; blasphemous, impious. Hence, specifically; Irreverent in language; taking the name of God in vain; given to swearing; blasphemous; as, a profane person, word, oath, or tongue. ¹
4. Noun. A person or thing that is profane. ¹
5. Noun. (freemasonry) A person not a Mason. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate; to pollute; as, to profane the name of God; to profane the Scriptures, or the ordinance of God. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To put to a wrong or unworthy use; to make a base employment of; to debase; to abuse; to defile. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Profane
1. to treat with irreverence or abuse [v -FANED, -FANING, -FANES]
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