1. (n.) 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. (n.) The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with undue publicity, or lack of delicacy.

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