Found 2 items, similar to Profanation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: profanation profanation n 1: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; “desecration of the Holy Sabbath” [syn: desecration, blasphemy, sacrilege] 2: degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
English → English (gcide) Definition: Profanation 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]