Definitions and Examples of profane, desecrate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence; to violate the sanctity of something.
Example
He was accused of profaning the holy shrine by vandalizing it.
To damage or destroy something that is considered sacred or holy; to violate the sanctity of something.
Example
The vandals desecrated the church by breaking the stained glass windows.
Key Differences: profane vs desecrate
- 1Profane refers to treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.
- 2Desecrate refers to damaging or destroying something that is considered sacred or holy.
Effective Usage of profane, desecrate
- 1Religious Context: Use these antonyms in religious contexts to describe actions that show disrespect towards religious beliefs or practices.
- 2Cultural Context: Use these antonyms in cultural contexts to describe actions that violate the sanctity of cultural traditions or practices.
- 3Legal Context: Use these antonyms in legal contexts to describe actions that violate the law or legal norms.
Remember this!
The antonyms of solemnise are profane and desecrate. Use profane to describe treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence, and use desecrate to describe damaging or destroying something that is considered sacred or holy. These antonyms can be used in religious, cultural, and legal contexts to describe actions that violate norms or beliefs.
