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irreverence vs profanation

profanation vs irreverence

irreverence and profanation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
irreverence Yes No No No
profanation Yes No No No
As nouns, profanation is a hyponym of irreverence; that is, profanation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than irreverence:
  • irreverence: a disrespectful act
  • profanation: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
Other hyponyms of irreverence include blasphemy, desecration, sacrilege.
irreverence (noun) profanation (noun)
a disrespectful act blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
an irreverent mental attitude degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
Difference between irreverence and profanation

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