Profanation
Prof`a`na´tion
| n. | 1. | The act of violating sacred things, or of treating them with contempt or irreverence; irreverent or too familiar treatment or use of what is sacred; desecration; |
| 2. | The act of treating with abuse or disrespect, or with undue publicity, or lack of delicacy. |
| Noun | 1. |  profanation - blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character; "desecration of the Holy Sabbath" |
| 2. | profanation - degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening |