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profaned
[/prəˈfeɪnd/]
verb (past tense and past participle)
profanado
1.
treated something sacred with disrespect or irreverence
The ancient temple was profaned by vandals.
O templo antigo foi profanado por vândalos.
2.
used something sacred in a disrespectful or irreverent way
He profaned the holy ground with his careless actions.
Ele profanou o solo sagrado com suas ações descuidadas.
3.
treated with contempt or disrespect
The monument was profaned during the riots.
O monumento foi profanado durante os tumultos.
Synonyms
desecrated
violated
defiled
corrupted
degraded
Antonyms
sanctified
consecrated
blessed
hallowed
revered
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
profanado
standard usage
Portugal
profanado
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Related Idioms & Phrases
profane sacred ground
profane one's memory
profane a sanctuary
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