profane vs desecrate

profane is an adjective but desecrate is not an adjective.

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

As verbs, profane and desecrate are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of profane include outrage, violate.

profane (adjective)	desecrate (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

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