profaned

• Adjectif décrivant quelque chose qui a été traité avec irrévérence ou manque de respect, en particulier ce qui est sacré ou vénéré.

An archaic adjective describing something that has been treated with irreverence or disrespect, especially something sacred.

1. Treated irreverently or sacrilegiouslyC1formal

   Describes something sacred that has been treated with disrespect or violation.

   profané

   • The profaned altar was a shock to the congregation.
   • They found the ancient temple profaned by vandals.
   • The sacred text was left profaned and torn on the floor.

   Synonymesdebaseddefileddesecratedpollutedtaintedviolated

   Antonymesconsecratedholysacred

• Verbe signifiant traiter quelque chose de sacré avec irrespect ou manque de révérence, ou utiliser un langage vulgaire ou blasphématoire.

A verb meaning to treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence, or to use language that is vulgar or blasphemous.

1. Treat sacred things with disrespectC1formal

   To treat something holy or sacred with irreverence or contempt.

   Profaner

   • The vandals profaned the ancient temple by spray-painting its walls.
   • He was accused of profaning the church with his loud and disrespectful behavior.
   • To profane a sacred text is considered a serious offense in many religions.

   Synonymesblasphemedebasedefiledesecratepolluteviolate

   Antonymesconsecratehonorrespectreveresanctifyvenerateworship

2. Debase or corruptC2formal

   To treat something valuable or respected in a way that shows a lack of respect, thereby lowering its worth.

   Profaner, avilir

   • The politician's actions profaned the ideals of justice and equality.
   • They profaned the memory of the war heroes by using their names for commercial gain.
   • Such vulgar language profanes the dignity of this solemn occasion.

   Synonymescheapencorruptdebasedefiledegradedemeandesecratepolluteviolatevitiate

   Antonymesconsecratehonorrespectsanctifyvenerate