profaned Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
    pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; corrupt; demoralise; demoralize.
    • debauch the young people with wine and women
    • Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
    • Do school counselors subvert young children?
    • corrupt the morals
  2. verb violate the sacred character of a place or language
    outrage; desecrate; violate; profane.
    • desecrate a cemetery
    • violate the sanctity of the church
    • profane the name of God
  3. adjective satellite treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
    violated.

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