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profane

adjective
/prəˈfeɪn/

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example Sentences

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

Example Expressions

profane language

Synonyms

irreverent, blasphemous, vulgar, obscene, disrespectful

Antonyms

sacred, reverent, respectful

Collocations

profane words, profane behavior, profane language, profane act

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