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profane
01
showing lack of respect for holy things or God, especially by using offensive or obscene language
02
not relating or devoted to religious purposes or spiritual matters
03
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
04
not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
to profane
01
violate the sacred character of a place or language
02
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example
The book contained profane references and explicit content, leading to controversy and calls for its removal from libraries.
During the religious ceremony, an attendee loudly shouted profane remarks, disrupting the solemn atmosphere and disrespecting the sacred occasion.
The speaker's disrespectful and profane remarks during the religious gathering incited outrage among the attendees, who felt their beliefs were being mocked.
Upholding the principles of a secular society, the government ensures the equal treatment of religious and profane matters in its policies and legislation.
