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profaned

/prəˈfeɪnd/

/proʊˈfeɪnd/

profanedpast participle

/prəˈfeɪnd/

/proʊˈfeɪnd/

Derived from the past participle of the verb "profane"; used attributively to describe something whose sacredness has been violated.

Translations

осквернённый

The profaned temple was a sad sight for the community.

Осквернённый храм был печальным зрелищем для общины.

Additional translations

обесчещенный

Definitions

Treated with irreverence or disrespect, especially something sacred.

The once sacred site was now a profaned ground, littered with trash and graffiti.

Synonyms

profaneverb

profaned

Past Simple

profaned

Past Simple

profaned

Past Participle

profaning

Gerund

/prəˈfeɪn/

/proʊˈfeɪn/

Translations

осквернять

He was accused of profaning the sacred site.

Его обвинили в осквернении священного места.

Additional translations

Definitions

To treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.

He was accused of profaning the church by vandalizing its walls.

To misuse or debase something by employing it in an unworthy or vulgar way.

Careless edits can profane the poet’s original vision.

Synonyms

profaneadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by irreverence or contempt for sacred things; not respectful of religious practice.

The comedian's profane jokes offended many in the audience who held religious beliefs.

Secular rather than religious; not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

The profane music played at the festival was enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.

Using obscene or vulgar language; characterized by coarse or blasphemous expression.

The movie was filled with profane language that many viewers found offensive.

profanenoun

Definitions

People or things regarded as non-sacred or secular, especially in contrast with what is considered sacred.

In ancient rites, the boundary between the sacred and the profane was carefully guarded.