What does profanar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word profanar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use profanar in Portuguese.

The word profanar in Portuguese means desecrate, profanar, profanar, poluir, corromper, profanar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word profanar

desecrate

profanar

transitive verb (desecrate)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Os vândalos profanaram outro cemitério.
Vandals have defiled yet another cemetery.

profanar

transitive verb (defile: [sth] sacred)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Vandals desecrated the altar during the night.

poluir, corromper

transitive verb (figurative (corrupt morally) (manchar moralmente)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
These images will pollute the minds of children.

profanar

transitive verb (violate [sth] sacred) (violar)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Jeff profaned the bible by reading it on the toilet.

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