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profanation

 
Dictionary: prof·a·na·tion   (prŏf'ə-nā'shən) pronunciation
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The act or an instance of profaning; desecration.


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    An act of disrespect or impiety toward something regarded as sacred: blasphemy, desecration, sacrilege, violation. See sacred/profane.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
  Synonyms: desecration, blasphemy, sacrilege

Meaning #2: degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening

 
 
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