desecrate vs profane

desecrate is not an adjective while profane is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
desecrate	No	No	Yes	No
profane	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, desecrate and profane are synonyms defined as:

desecrate and profane: violate the sacred character of a place or language

Other synonyms of desecrate include outrage, violate.

desecrate (adjective)	profane (adjective)
	not concerned with or devoted to religion
	characterized by profanity or cursing
	grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
	not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

desecrate (verb)	profane (verb)
remove the consecration from a person or an object	violate the sacred character of a place or language
violate the sacred character of a place or language	corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality