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Synonyms
pro·fane (prō-fāń, prə-)

[Middle English prophane, from Old French, from Latin profānus, from prō fānō, in front of the temple, prō-, before, outside; see pro–1, + fānō ablative of fānum, temple.]

adjective 

  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.

transitive verb: -faned, -fan·ing, -fanes. 

  1. To treat with irreverence: profane the name of God.
  2. To put to an improper, unworthy, or degrading use; abuse.

derivatives

pro·fańa·tóry
adjective
pro·fanély
adverb
pro·fańer
noun