Definition of profane

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  • profane is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • profane is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • profane is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of profane

  • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. corrupt
    2. debase
    3. debauch
    4. demoralise
    5. demoralize
    6. deprave
    7. misdirect
    8. pervert
    9. subvert
    10. vitiate
  • grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred (adjective)

    Examples

    1. profane utterances against the Church

    Synonyms

    1. blasphemous
    2. sacrilegious
  • violate the sacred character of a place or language (verb)

    Examples

    1. profane the name of God

    Synonyms

    1. desecrate
    2. outrage
    3. violate
  • not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. unconsecrated
    2. unsanctified
  • not concerned with or devoted to religion (adjective)

    Examples

    1. sacred and profane music
    2. children being brought up in an entirely profane environment

    Synonyms

    1. secular
  • characterized by profanity or cursing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. profane words

    Synonyms

    1. blasphemous
    2. blue

See definition of profane in Merriam Webster