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profane [prəˈfeın] ADJ

1. profane:

profane

渎神的 dúshénde

profane

不敬神的 bù jìngshén de

2. profane:

profane

世俗的 shìsúde

profane

非宗教的 fēi zōngjiào de

▶ profanely ADV

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

In this case the profane word was censored during broadcast. en.wikipedia.org

These were seen as sacred, of no practical profane value for timber or other ordinary purpose. en.wikipedia.org

Let it not be permitted that the hands of traitors or invaders shall profane his remains. 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

Parts of certain profane species can be eaten if prepared correctly. en.wikipedia.org

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

Secular (or profane) wine was obtained through several types of manipulation (e.g. by adding honey, or "mulsum"; using raisins, or "passum"; by boiling, or "defrutum"). en.wikipedia.org

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

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