profane

verb/pɾufɐˈnaɾ/low

pro·fa·nar

Definition

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

They profaned the ancient temple during the invasion.

One should not profane religious symbols.

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Common collocations

profane a templeprofane a symbolprofane a cemetery

Do latim 'profanare' (expor ao público, tornar profano).