adj.
Pronunciation: pr ō - ' f ā n, pr ə -
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: pro · faned ; pro · fan · ing
Etymology: Middle English prophanen, from Anglo-French prophaner, from Latin profanare, from profanus
Date: 14th century
1 : to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : DESECRATE
2 : to debase by a wrong, unworthy, or vulgar use
– pro · fan · er noun