英语词汇“profaning”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Verb the once-lovely landscape had been profaned by ugly factories profaned his considerable acting talents by appearing in some wretched movies Adjective it was hard to juggle the requirements of church and our more profane duties offended by the profane language that her coworkers used so casually

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Her husband, the exuberant and often profane former Dodgers manager who won two World Series championships, died Jan. 7 at 93.

Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2021 The narrative is that of a leader who has experienced vilification at the hands of enemies who are both secular (and thus profane) and intensely demonic.

Federico Finchelstein, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2020 The following day, Pope Francis spoke out against violence toward women during his New Year’s Day homily in St. Peter’s Basilica, equating it to profaning God, according to the Associated Press.

Josiah Bates, Time, 1 Jan. 2020 By targeting a house of worship, rather than a private home or business, the attacker has committed a powerful symbolic transgression: profaning a space that is both sacred and communal.

Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, 27 Oct. 2018 There’s a way certain things—death, extreme poverty—are deemed so tragic that they cannot be profaned, they can only be spoken of reverently or seriously.

Joe Fassler, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2017

Adjective

Both men manage, by turns, to be profane and sacred, wizened and innocent, seductive and silly.

Rumaan Alam, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2022 Kevin Smith’s super-low-budget debut gives viewers an extremely profane day in the life of a put-upon convenience store clerk, his co-workers and his customers.

al, 28 July 2022 The idea isn’t to preach to the choir, but to casually introduce the key issues to new audiences in a fresh and occasionally profane way.

David Vetter, Forbes, 15 July 2022 By the testimony of his own staff, Trump was certainly devious, profane, suspicious, disloyal, unconcerned about morality, principles or the high ideals of public office.

Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Four Kent State basketball players have been suspended after one of them posted a profane social media video directed at Akron, their opponent in Saturday night’s MAC championship game.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 12 Mar. 2022 Rounding out the list of top 5 most profane actors on the list were Adam Sandler with 295, and Al Pacino with 255.

Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 11 Mar. 2022 Officials might determine, for instance, that the book is too profane or vulgar.

Heather Hollingsworth, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2022 Their hilariously profane coach, played by David M. Edelstein, seems unlikely to come through but does.

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English prophanen, from Anglo-French prophaner, from Latin profanare, from profanus

Adjective

Middle English prophane, from Middle French, from Latin profanus, from pro- before + fanum temple — more at pro-, feast

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	profaning
释义	profane 1 of 2 verb pro·fane prō-ˈfān prə- profaned; profaning transitive verb 1 : to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate 2 : to debase by a wrong, unworthy, or vulgar use profaner noun profane 2 of 2 adjective 1 : not concerned with religion or religious purposes : secular 2 : not holy because unconsecrated, impure, or defiled : unsanctified 3 a : serving to debase or defile what is holy : irreverent b : obscene, vulgar 4 a : not being among the initiated b : not possessing esoteric or expert knowledge profanely adverb profaneness prō-ˈfān-nəs prə- noun Synonyms Verb abase bastardize canker cheapen corrupt debase debauch degrade demean demoralize deprave deteriorate lessen pervert poison prostitute subvert vitiate warp Adjective nonreligious secular temporal See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb the once-lovely landscape had been profaned by ugly factories profaned his considerable acting talents by appearing in some wretched movies Adjective it was hard to juggle the requirements of church and our more profane duties offended by the profane language that her coworkers used so casually Recent Examples on the Web Verb Her husband, the exuberant and often profane former Dodgers manager who won two World Series championships, died Jan. 7 at 93. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2021 The narrative is that of a leader who has experienced vilification at the hands of enemies who are both secular (and thus profane) and intensely demonic. Federico Finchelstein, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2020 The following day, Pope Francis spoke out against violence toward women during his New Year’s Day homily in St. Peter’s Basilica, equating it to profaning God, according to the Associated Press. Josiah Bates, Time, 1 Jan. 2020 By targeting a house of worship, rather than a private home or business, the attacker has committed a powerful symbolic transgression: profaning a space that is both sacred and communal. Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, 27 Oct. 2018 There’s a way certain things—death, extreme poverty—are deemed so tragic that they cannot be profaned, they can only be spoken of reverently or seriously. Joe Fassler, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2017 Adjective Both men manage, by turns, to be profane and sacred, wizened and innocent, seductive and silly. Rumaan Alam, The New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2022 Kevin Smith’s super-low-budget debut gives viewers an extremely profane day in the life of a put-upon convenience store clerk, his co-workers and his customers. al, 28 July 2022 The idea isn’t to preach to the choir, but to casually introduce the key issues to new audiences in a fresh and occasionally profane way. David Vetter, Forbes, 15 July 2022 By the testimony of his own staff, Trump was certainly devious, profane, suspicious, disloyal, unconcerned about morality, principles or the high ideals of public office. Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Four Kent State basketball players have been suspended after one of them posted a profane social media video directed at Akron, their opponent in Saturday night’s MAC championship game. Creg Stephenson \| Cstephenson@al.com, al, 12 Mar. 2022 Rounding out the list of top 5 most profane actors on the list were Adam Sandler with 295, and Al Pacino with 255. Dan Heching, PEOPLE.com, 11 Mar. 2022 Officials might determine, for instance, that the book is too profane or vulgar. Heather Hollingsworth, chicagotribune.com, 1 Mar. 2022 Their hilariously profane coach, played by David M. Edelstein, seems unlikely to come through but does. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English prophanen, from Anglo-French prophaner, from Latin profanare, from profanus Adjective Middle English prophane, from Middle French, from Latin profanus, from pro- before + fanum temple — more at pro-, feast First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition profane 1 of 2 adjective pro·fane prō-ˈfān : showing disrespect for God or holy things profane 2 of 2 verb profaned; profaning : to treat (something sacred) with great disrespect profaning verb present participle of profane 1 as in degrading to lower in character, dignity, or quality the once-lovely landscape had been profaned by ugly factories Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance degrading corrupting subverting debauching humiliating debasing disgracing perverting diluting depraving weakening destroying polluting poisoning damaging bastardizing demeaning deteriorating abasing ruining contaminating prostituting cheapening defiling marring vitiating tainting dishonoring shaming dirtying lessening cankering harming impairing demoralizing wrecking warping hurting thinning humbling tarnishing befouling defacing watering down spoiling staining descending depreciating begriming blemishing flawing downgrading taking down Antonyms & Near Antonyms honoring elevating exalting improving uplifting amending respecting ennobling dignifying enhancing restoring enriching purifying cleaning cleansing ameliorating perfecting clarifying refining meliorating bettering See More 2 as in abusing to put to a bad or improper use profaned his considerable acting talents by appearing in some wretched movies Synonyms & Similar Words abusing misusing perverting misapplying prostituting degrading desecrating corrupting twisting debasing misemploying mismanaging Antonyms & Near Antonyms using employing applying utilizing respecting 3 as in violating to treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect invading troops profaned the altar by playing poker on it Synonyms & Similar Words violating desecrating defiling destroying insulting ruining blaspheming ravaging demolishing raiding polluting robbing contaminating sullying cursing tainting affronting wrecking soiling defaming despoiling swearing plundering offending poisoning outraging befouling stripping looting desolating sacking annihilating fouling razing decimating wasting pillaging desanctifying deconsecrating ransacking devastating desacralizing spoiling crushing Antonyms & Near Antonyms sanctifying respecting honoring consecrating dedicating hallowing blessing purifying purging cleansing See More
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