Definitions of profane:

• verb:   violate the sacred character of a place or language

  Example: "Profane the name of God"

• verb:   corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
• adjective:   not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled
• adjective:   not sacred or concerned with religion

  Example: "Sacred and profane music"

• adjective:   grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

  Example: "Profane utterances against the Church"

• adjective:   characterized by profanity or cursing

  Example: "Profane words"