1. treats something sacred with disrespect or irreverence
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘profane’

Examples

• He profanes the temple by bringing in commercial activities.
• The vandal profanes the memorial with graffiti.
• She believes that loud music profanes the sacred ceremony.
• The comedian profanes nothing that his audience holds dear.
• Anyone who profanes this holy site will face consequences.
• The artist profanes traditional symbols in his controversial work.