definition of
profane

[1] #1 profane s. [blasphemous, blue] characterized by profanity or cursing; "foul-mouthed and blasphemous"; "blue language"; "profane words". wn

[2] #2 profane v. [corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, vitiate, deprave, misdirect] corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals". wn

[3] #3 profane v. [desecrate, outrage, violate] violate the sacred character of a place or language; "desecrate a cemetery"; "violate the sanctity of the church"; "profane the name of God". wn

[4] #4 profane a. [secular] not concerned with or devoted to religion; "sacred and profane music"; "secular drama"; "secular architecture", "children being brought up in an entirely profane environment". wn

[5] #5 profane s. [unconsecrated, unsanctified] not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled. wn