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profanation

/prəˈfeɪnˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does profanation mean?

noun

The act of profaning or treating something sacred as common or unclean. A serious or grave act of disrespect or irreverence.

Example

"The profanation of the sacred site was met with widespread outrage and condemnation."

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