'Profanation' definitions:
Definition of 'profanation'
(from WordNet)
noun
Blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath" [syn: profanation, desecration, blasphemy, sacrilege]
noun
Degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
Definition of 'Profanation'
From: GCIDE
- Profanation \Prof`a*na"tion\, n. [L. profanatio: cf. F. profanation. See Profane, v. t.]
- 1. The act of violating sacred things, or of treating them with contempt or irreverence; irreverent or too familiar treatment or use of what is sacred; desecration; as, the profanation of the Sabbath; the profanation of a sanctuary; the profanation of the name of God. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with undue publicity, or lack of delicacy. [1913 Webster]
- 'T were profanation of our joys To tell the laity our love. --Donne. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'profanation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abomination,
- abuse,
- abuse of office,
- atrocity,
- befoulment,
- blasphemousness,
- blasphemy,
- conversion,
- corrupt administration,
- debasement,
- defalcation,
- defilement,
- desecration,
- disgrace,
- diversion,
- embezzlement,
- fouling,
- ignominy,
- impiety,
- infamy,
- maladministration,
- malfeasance,
- malpractice,
- malversation,
- misapplication,
- misappropriation,
- misconduct,
- misemployment,
- misfeasance,
- mishandling,
- mismanagement,
- misusage,
- misuse,
- peculation,
- perversion,
- pilfering,
- pity,
- pollution,
- poor stewardship,
- profaneness,
- profanity,
- prostitution,
- sacrilege,
- sacrilegiousness,
- scandal,
- shame,
- terrible thing,
- violation