What is another word for Profaning?

Pronunciation: [pɹəfˈe͡ɪnɪŋ] (IPA)

Profaning refers to the act of treating something sacred with irreverence or disrespect. It is essential to know its synonyms to communicate more effectively by widening our vocabulary. The most commonly used synonyms for profaning are desecrating, blaspheming, defiling, abusing, and polluting. Desecrating means to violate a holy place or sacred object's sanctity, while blaspheming refers to speaking impiously about God or sacred things. Defiling implies spoiling something's purity by performing an immoral or disgraceful act. Abusing means mistreating or misusing something, and polluting signifies contamination or making something impure. Knowing these synonyms will help you communicate more effectively and precisely.

What are the hypernyms for Profaning?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Profaning

Perchance my foot will fall Profaning Dust of those loved in youth's far day, The pure and noble, deeply trusted- Withered as Autumn leaves in May.
"Russian Lyrics"
Translated by Martha Gilbert Dickinson Bianchi
Their progress was snail-like, for there was little oil left in our lantern and they hesitated before casting the refuse into the ditch for fear of Profaning some unknown hero's grave.
"My Home In The Field of Honor"
Frances Wilson Huard
"Yes, in time for the 5.40 train; and she only got down by the 2.10." Gwynneth, who had not stirred a feature or a limb, started indignantly at the sound of a Profaning step; but had forgiven Fuller before he reached her hand with his own outstretched.
"Peccavi"
E. W. Hornung

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