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profanation vs profane

profane vs profanation

profanation is a noun but profane is not a noun.

profanation is not an adjective while profane is an adjective.

profanation is not a verb while profane is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
profanation Yes No No No
profane No Yes Yes No
profanation (noun) profane (noun)
blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening
profanation (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
profanation (verb) profane (verb)
violate the sacred character of a place or language
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Difference between profanation and profane

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