Mammoth Memory

Profane – To treat (something sacred) with abuse. Showing no respect for a God or religion

PRONOUNCE PROFANE

(Pronounced pruh-feyn)

REMEMBER MEANING OF PROFANE

To remember the definition of the word profane, use the following mnemonic:

The propane (profane) flame was used to burn a religious monument. There is no respect for religion nowadays.

The propane (profane) flame was used to burn a religious monument. There is no respect nowadays for religion.

 

Examples of profane in a sentence

When the coach heard the referee’s call against his team, he began to yell profane words.

We do not allow our young children to watch movies with profane references.

Because the comic’s jokes were profane and offensive to our religion, we left the show early.

 

 

More Info