profane
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(verb) corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. Synonyms: corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, vitiate, deprave, misdirect. Examples: "Debauch the young people with wine and women." "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men." "Do school counselors subvert young children?." "Corrupt the morals."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) violate the sacred character of a place or language. Synonyms: desecrate, outrage, violate. Examples: "Desecrate a cemetery." "Violate the sanctity of the church." "Profane the name of god."
Verb Definition 2
(adj) characterized by profanity or cursing. Synonyms: blasphemous, blue. Examples: "Foul-mouthed and blasphemous." "Blue language." "Profane words."
Adjective Definition 1
(adj) not concerned with or devoted to religion. Synonyms: profane (vs. sacred), secular. Examples: "Sacred and profane music." "Secular drama." "Secular architecture", "children being brought up in an entirely profane environment."
Adjective Definition 2
(adj) not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled. Synonyms: unconsecrated, unsanctified.
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