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profaned

/prəˈfeɪnd/ verb · British & US
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What does profaned mean?

verb

To treat (something sacred) as unimportant or to make (something) seem less worthy of respect. To defile or desecrate.

Example

"The once beautiful temple was profaned by the careless tourists."

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