Devastate and Profane

Devastate

Devastate verb - To bring destruction to (something) through violent action.

Profane and devastate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Profane" instead a verb "Devastate".

Profane

Profane verb - To treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect.
Usage example: invading troops profaned the altar by playing poker on it

Devastate and profane are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devastate" instead a verb "Profane".

Mutual synonyms

Cite this Source
Profane and Devastate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/devastate/profane
Devastate & Profane. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/devastate/profane>.
Profane or Devastate. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/devastate/profane.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "devastate" and "profane" have occurred on timeline