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PROFANATION

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("profanation" is a kind of...):

debasement; degradation (changing to a lower state (a less respected state))

Derivation:

profane (corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character

Example:

desecration of the Holy Sabbath

Synonyms:

blasphemy; desecration; profanation; sacrilege

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("profanation" is a kind of...):

irreverence; violation (a disrespectful act)

Derivation:

profane (violate the sacred character of a place or language)

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