Definition of profanation Profanation

/pɹɔˌfʌnejˈʃʌn/ - [profuneyshun] -

We found 7 definitions of profanation from 5 different sources.

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What does profanation mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: profanations

profanation - blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath"
  desecration, blasphemy, sacrilege
  irreverence, violation a disrespectful act
profanation - degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
  debasement, degradation changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • profanation (v. t.)
    The act of violating sacred things, or of treating them with contempt or irreverence; irreverent or too familiar treatment or use of what is sacred; desecration; as, the profanation of the Sabbath; the profanation of a sanctuary; the profanation of the name of God.
  • profanation (v. t.)
    The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with undue publicity, or lack of delicacy.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • profanation
    Act not respecting the sacred character of a place, a time, an object, a person etc.

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