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Meaning of 'profanation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Profanation [ v. t.]
- The act of violating sacred things, or of treating them with contempt or irreverence; irreverent or too familiar treatment or use of what is sacred; desecration; as, the profanation of the Sabbath; the profanation of a sanctuary; the profanation of the name of God.
- The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with undue publicity, or lack of delicacy.

Meaning of 'profanation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . profanation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
Example in sentence:
  • desecration of the Holy Sabbath

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