Profaned
/prəˈfeɪnd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of profane; to treat sacred things with irreverence or disrespect.
The defendant was charged after he profaned the historic chapel by vandalizing its altar.
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Used as a past tense form, 'profaned' refers to actions disrespecting sacred property or concepts, often relevant in cases involving religious sites or symbols.
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