Profane means to violate, desecrate, or treat something unworthily, especially sacred objects. The example shows cult members seeking to punish someone for profaning a holy goblet.
Profano significa violar, profanar o tratar algo sin el debido respeto, especialmente objetos sagrados. El ejemplo muestra a miembros de un culto que buscan castigar a alguien por profanar un cáliz sagrado.
| Word | profane |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | violate; desecrate; treat unworthily. |
| Sentence | The members of the mysterious Far Eastern cult sought to kill the British explorer because he had profaned the sanctity of their holy goblet by using it as an ashtray. |
| Related Words | also ADJ. |
Tags: psat
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