Profane (Verb)
Meaning 1
Violate the sacred character of a place or language; "desecrate a cemetery"; "violate the sanctity of the church"; "profane the name of God".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The irate politician accused his opponent of attempting to profane the name of the founding fathers for personal gain.
- They discovered later that the thief had successfully managed to profane the sanctity of the house of worship.
- The group thought the joke was funny but unfortunately it had gone as far as to profane a sacred ritual.
- Many in the small village are still distraught that the vandals intended to profane the historic church's hallowed grounds.
- Some individuals at the gathering were concerned that his words and actions would profane the solemnity of the occasion.
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Meaning 2
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The constant exposure to explicit content profanes even the most innocent of minds, leaving them vulnerable to corruption.
- Years of exposure to the darker side of human nature had profaned her, causing her to question the good in the world.
- His greed and lust for power had profaned the institution he once served, leaving behind a legacy of scandal and deceit.
- The city's underbelly of crime and vice had profaned the young couple, forcing them to confront the harsh realities of the world.
- The priest's corrupt actions had profaned the sacred trust of his congregation, shattering the faith and loyalty of his flock.
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- Lead Astray
- Bastardise
- Carnalize
- Infect
- Poison
- Sensualise
- Carnalise
- Sensualize
- Bastardize
- Suborn
- Lead Off