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# profane
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## Definition
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To profane something means to act in a way that defiles, pollutes, or disrespects something that is holy.
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* The holy thing or person does not become unholy; rather it is treated in a way that is irreverent and unholy.
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* A profane person is one who acts in a way that is unholy and dishonoring of God.
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* The verb "to profane" could be translated as "to treat as unholy", "to be irreverent toward", or "to dishonor God (by sinning)."
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* Depending on the context, the word "profane" as an adjective could be translated as "irreverent" or "godless" or "unholy."
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