profane
VERBADJECTIVE
/prə'feɪn/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
profane is a valid 7-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1O1F4A1N1E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does profane mean?
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality.
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2
Violate the sacred character of a place or language.
“profane the name of God”
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ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1
Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred.
“profane utterances against the Church”
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Not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled.
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Not concerned with or devoted to religion.
“sacred and profane music”
“children being brought up in an entirely profane environment”
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Characterized by profanity or cursing.
“profane words”
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