/prəˈfænəti/
pro·fan·ity
BrE /prəˈfænəti/
NAmE /prəˈfænəti/,
also /proʊˈfænəti/
(
plural
pro·fan·ities) (formal)
[U]
behaviour that shows a lack of respect for God or holy things
[C, usually pl.]
swear words, or religious words used in a way that shows a lack of respect for God or holy things
He uttered a stream of profanities.