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PROFANES

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Profanes.

Profanes - as an adjective

Not concerned with or devoted to religion

Example: "Sacred and profane music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secular
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sacred

Profanes - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by profanity or cursing

Example: "Foul-mouthed and blasphemous"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blasphemousblue

Not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unconsecratedunsanctified

Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

Example: "Blasphemous rites of a witches' sabbath"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blasphemoussacrilegious

Profanes - as a verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corruptdebasedebauchdemoralisedemoralizedepravemisdirectpervertsubvertvitiate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Violate the sacred character of a place or language

Example: "Desecrate a cemetery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desecrateoutrageviolate

Example Sentences

"He profanes the sacred artifacts with his disrespectful actions."
"The graffiti artist profanes public spaces with his crude art."
"Their constant swearing profanes the peaceful atmosphere of the library."
"The comedian intentionally profanes social norms in his stand-up routine."
"He profanes the memory of the deceased with his insensitive comments."
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Word Game Points

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

PROFANES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PROFANES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profanes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFANES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PROFANES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profanes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFANES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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