profanation
/profanation/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of treating something sacred or highly respected with irreverence or contempt: Profanation involves showing disrespect towards something considered holy, venerable, or worthy of great esteem.
- The act of debasing or cheapening something of value: It can also refer to the degradation or corruption of something that should be held in high regard, stripping it of its dignity or special status.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The vandalism of the ancient temple was seen as a profanation of a sacred space.
- Using the national anthem for a commercial jingle was considered a profanation of a patriotic symbol.
- His speech was a profanation of the truth, twisting facts for personal gain.
Advanced Usage
- "Profanation of the sacred": A common phrase describing acts that violate or show contempt for religious or deeply revered objects, places, or concepts.
- The archaeologist was accused of profanation of the sacred for removing artifacts from the burial site.
Variants and Related Words
- Profane (verb): To treat something sacred with irreverence or disrespect.
- To profane a holy text is a serious offense in many religions.
- Profane (adjective): Characterized by irreverence or contempt for what is sacred; not religious or spiritual.
- Profane language is often forbidden in places of worship.
Synonyms
- Desecration: The act of damaging or showing disrespect for a sacred place or object.
- Defilement: The action of making something dirty or impure, especially something sacred.
- Debasement: The reduction in quality, value, or character.
- Blasphemy: The act of speaking irreverently about God or sacred things.
Related Phrases
- "A profanation of memory": Used to describe an act that disrespects or dishonors the memory of a person or event.
- Building a landfill on the historic battlefield was viewed as a profanation of memory.
Related Idioms
- To commit profanation: A formal way to state the act of profaning.
- The cult was accused of committing profanation against the state religion.
Noun
- degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
- blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
- desecration of the Holy Sabbath