Meaning & use
profane
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showing disrespect for sacred things, or characterized by irreverent or crude language.
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He was asked to leave the ceremony after his profane outburst.
The comedian's profane jokes shocked some members of the audience.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'to profane' means to treat something sacred with disrespect; the adjective form is far more common in everyday use.
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2. verb
to treat something sacred with irreverence or disrespect
The vandals profaned the ancient temple with graffiti.
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