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Meanings of seem a profanation in English

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Usage of seem a profanation in English
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His voice sounded thin and futile after the other's, and to Jurgis it seemed a profanation.
The Jungle
2
It seems a profanation to connect the idea of crime with so lovely and refined a woman.
At the Mercy of Tiberius
3
What he requested seemed a profanation of the sacred image, and it would not do to disturb the devout throng.
Arachne — Volume 06
4
It seemed a profanation to break the iron column of his neck, and give to the worm his belted chest.
The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth
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It seemed a profanation to turn from these aspirations to the enjoyment of material love, and Evelyn looked at Ulick questioningly.
Evelyn Innes
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It would have seemed a profanation to reveal it to her unloved husband, and she found strength to shut it within herself.
Barbara Blomberg — Complete