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profanation

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瀆神;亂用;惡用

資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Profanation \Prof`a*na"tion\, n. [L. profanatio: cf. F.
   profanation. See {Profane}, v. t.]
   1. The act of violating sacred things, or of treating them
      with contempt or irreverence; irreverent or too familiar
      treatment or use of what is sacred; desecration; as, the
      profanation of the Sabbath; the profanation of a
      sanctuary; the profanation of the name of God.

   2. The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with
      undue publicity, or lack of delicacy.

            'T were profanation of our joys To tell the laity
            our love.                             --Donne.

資料來源 : WordNet®

profanation
     n 1: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its
          sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath"
          [syn: {desecration}, {blasphemy}, {sacrilege}]
     2: degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
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