profanation

• Sustantivo que denota el acto de tratar algo sagrado con falta de respeto o reverencia, o la degradación de algo digno de respeto.

A noun referring to the act of treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence, or the degradation of something worthy of respect.

1. Blasphemous behaviorC1formal

   The act of treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence; desecration.

   Profanación

   • The vandalism of the ancient temple was seen as a profanation by the local community.
   • His speech was considered a profanation of the solemn ceremony.
   • The artist's work was criticized as a profanation of religious symbols.

   Sinónimosblasphemydefilementdesecrationimpietyirreverencesacrilegeviolation

   Antónimosadorationhonorrespectreverenceveneration

2. Degradation of respectC1formal

   The act of debasing or cheapening something that is worthy of respect or admiration.

   Profanación (degradación de respeto)

   • The reality TV show was a profanation of the art of cooking.
   • Using such a beautiful poem for a commercial jingle felt like a profanation.
   • He viewed the constant gossip as a profanation of their friendship.

   Sinónimosdebasementdefilementdegradationdesecrationviolationvulgarization

   Antónimoshonorrespectreverenceveneration