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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

profaning

/prəˈfeɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does profaning mean?

verb

To treat something sacred or revered with disrespect or contempt; to desecrate or profane something.

Example

"The artist's use of the sacred symbol in her work was seen as profaning a deeply held cultural tradition."

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