Profane and Reverence

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Profane verb - To lower in character, dignity, or quality.

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Reverence is an antonym for profane.

Reverence verb - To offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power.

Usage example: devotees coming to reverence their god

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Profane is an antonym for reverence.

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Reverence and Profane. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/profane/reverence

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