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profane

verbgeneral useuncommon/pɾufɐˈnaɾ/pro·fa·nar

Definition

1

To treat something sacred, respected, or revered with irreverence or disrespect.

Usage examples

They profaned the ancient temple during the invasion.
One should not profane religious symbols.

Common combinations

profane a templeprofane a symbolprofane a cemetery