Definition (noun) a feeling of righteous anger
Definition (noun) a wantonly cruel act
Definition (noun) a disgraceful event
Definition (noun) the act of scandalizing
Definition (verb) strike with disgust or revulsion
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The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
Definition (verb) violate the sacred character of a place or language
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desecrate a cemetery
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violate the sanctity of the church
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profane the name of God
Definition (verb) force (someone) to have sex against their will
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The woman was raped on her way home at night