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profano (-a)

profane

to profane

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Many profane lyrics were replaced while the rest were not said at all. en.wikipedia.org

For most of traditional humanity, linear history is profane, and sacredness lies in cyclic time. en.wikipedia.org

Now there were others, as well, some too profane to appear in print. en.wikipedia.org

He was primarily concerned with religious art and profane subjects. en.wikipedia.org

This might have been thought profane, but it was not at the time. en.wikipedia.org

Immense numbers of sacred and profane books were flung on the fire or tom up and trampled under foot. en.wikipedia.org

Related terms are coprolalia, referring to involuntary usage of profane words, and coprographia, making vulgar writings or drawings. en.wikipedia.org

A few days ago he called me a vile and profane name. en.wikipedia.org

The latter often can have obscene connotations, but it's generally not considered profane. en.wikipedia.org

He proceeds to suggest that what aliens might find to be profane can be a useful tool for suggesting the alienness of a culture. en.wikipedia.org

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