Profane

German Meaning

entweihen

entheiligen

profanieren

sich vergreifen an

profan

weltlich

gottlos

lästerlich

English Meaning

  1. Marked by contempt or irreverence for what is sacred.
  2. Nonreligious in subject matter, form, or use; secular: sacred and profane music.
  3. Not admitted into a body of secret knowledge or ritual; uninitiated.
  4. Vulgar; coarse.
  5. To treat with irreverence: profane the name of God.
  6. To put to an improper, unworthy, or degrading use; abuse.