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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)
secular9
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sacred9

Profanes - 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

Profanes - 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

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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