profanation

/ˌprɑfəˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.
    • Using the ancient temple as a nightclub was considered a profanation of the site.
    • The vandalism of the church was seen as a profanation by the community.
    • Many believers viewed the parody as a profanation of their holy text.
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