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PROFANE

(adj., adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Profane.

How to pronounce profane:

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Profane - as an adjective

Not concerned with or devoted to religion

Example: "Sacred and profane music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secular9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sacred9

Profane - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by profanity or cursing

Example: "Foul-mouthed and blasphemous"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blasphemous20blue6

Not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unconsecrated18unsanctified18

Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

Example: "Blasphemous rites of a witches' sabbath"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blasphemous20sacrilegious15

Profane - as a verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupt11debase9debauch15demoralise13demoralize22deprave13misdirect14pervert12subvert12vitiate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Violate the sacred character of a place or language

Example: "Desecrate a cemetery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desecrate12outrage8violate10

Profane - as a noun

A person or thing that is profane.

A person not a mason.

Example Sentences

"He was offended by the profane language used in the movie."
"The comedian's jokes were often profane and vulgar."
"The graffiti on the walls contained profane messages."
"She was shocked by the profane lyrics of the song."
"The teacher scolded the student for using profane words in class."
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Word Game Points

Is PROFANE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, profane is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROFANE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PROFANE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profane is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFANE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PROFANE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profane is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFANE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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