profaned

• 形容词，指被亵渎、玷污或被不敬地对待的事物，尤指神圣之物；也可指名誉或尊严被玷污。

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.

   被亵渎的

   • 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.

   同义词debaseddefileddesecratedpollutedtaintedviolated

   反义词consecratedholysacred

• 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