Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
profanation
Noun
/ˌprɒfəˈneɪʃən/
Definition
The act of disrespecting or violating something sacred or holy.
Examples
- The profanation of the temple led to widespread outrage in the community.
- His jokes about the sacred texts were seen as a profanation of the faith.
- She felt that the artwork was a profanation of the original religious intent.
Meaning
Profanation refers to the act of showing disrespect or contempt for religious beliefs, practices, or sacred things. It involves treating something that is considered sacred with irreverence or dishonor.
Synonyms
- Desecration
- Violation
- Disrespect
- Profanity
