profane

• 形容言语或行为对神圣事物不敬，或粗俗、下流、亵渎。

Describes language or behavior that shows disrespect for sacred things, or is vulgar and irreverent.

1. Irreverent or blasphemousC1formal

   Showing disrespect for sacred things or religious beliefs.

   亵渎的

   • His profane remarks offended the congregation.
   • The book was banned for its profane content.
   • She was shocked by his profane language during the ceremony.

   同义词blasphemousgodlessimpiousirreverentsacrilegiousungodlyunholy

   反义词holypiousreligiousreverentsacred

2. Vulgar or obsceneB2informal

   Using language or behavior that is coarse, offensive, or indecent.

   粗俗的

   • He was fired for using profane language at work.
   • The comedian's routine was full of profane jokes.
   • She apologized for her profane outburst.

   同义词abusivecoarsecrudefoulindecentlewdobsceneoffensiverudevulgar

   反义词cleandecentproperwholesome

• 动词，指以不敬或亵渎的方式对待神圣的事物，或使用粗俗、亵渎的语言。

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.

   亵渎

   • 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.

   同义词blasphemedebasedefiledesecratepolluteviolate

   反义词consecratehonorrespectreveresanctifyvenerateworship

2. Debase or corruptC2formal

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

   亵渎

   • 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.

   同义词cheapencorruptdebasedefiledegradedemeandesecratepolluteviolatevitiate

   反义词consecratehonorrespectsanctifyvenerate