Profanation PROFANA'TION, n. [L. profano. See Profane.] 1. The
act of violating sacred things, or of treating them with contempt or
irreverence; as the profanation of the sabbath by sports, amusements or
unnecessary labor; the profanation of a sanctuary; the profanation of
the name of God by swearing, jesting, etc. 2. The act of treating
with abuse or disrespect. 'Twere profanation of our joys To tell
the laity our love.
profanation
n 1: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its
sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath" [syn:
profanation, desecration, blasphemy, sacrilege]
2: degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
Profanation \Prof`a*na"tion\, n. [L. profanatio: cf. F.
profanation. See Profane, v. t.]
1. The act of violating sacred things, or of treating them
with contempt or irreverence; irreverent or too familiar
treatment or use of what is sacred; desecration; as, the
profanation of the Sabbath; the profanation of a
sanctuary; the profanation of the name of God.
2. The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with
undue publicity, or lack of delicacy.
'T were profanation of our joys To tell the laity
our love. --Donne.
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