Definitions and Examples of desecrate, profane
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To treat something that is considered sacred with disrespect or irreverence.
Example
The vandals desecrated the church by spray-painting graffiti on the walls.
Showing disrespect or contempt for something that is considered sacred or holy.
Example
The comedian's jokes were considered profane by some members of the audience.
Key Differences: desecrate vs profane
- 1Desecrate is a verb that describes an action of disrespect towards something sacred.
- 2Profane is an adjective that describes something that shows disrespect or contempt towards something sacred.
Effective Usage of desecrate, profane
- 1Religion: Use these antonyms to describe actions or behaviors that are either respectful or disrespectful towards religious beliefs or practices.
- 2Culture: Use these antonyms to describe actions or behaviors that are either respectful or disrespectful towards cultural traditions or customs.
- 3Art: Use these antonyms to describe works of art that are either respectful or disrespectful towards cultural or religious symbols.
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Remember this!
The antonyms desecrate and profane convey a negative or disrespectful action towards something that is considered sacred or holy. Use these words to describe actions or behaviors that are either respectful or disrespectful towards religious beliefs or practices, cultural traditions or customs, or works of art that involve cultural or religious symbols.
