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profane

Profane describes something that is obscene or contrary to religious teachings. (adjective)

An example of profane is pornography.

To profane is to treat someone or something disrespectfully, especially someone or something sacred. (verb)

An example of profane is when you insult the Pope.

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See profane in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See profane in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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