Chapter Problematic to Prominence of P by Soule's Synonymes

Profane, v. a.

1. Desecrate, pollute, violate.

2. Abuse, debase.

Profaneness, n. See Profanity.

Profanity, n.

1. Irreverence, profaneness, blasphemy.

2. Profane language, blasphemy.

Profess, v. a.

1. Avow, acknowledge, own, confess, declare, affirm, avouch, aver, allege, proclaim.

2. Pretend, lay claim to.

Profess, v. n. Confess, declare openly.

Profession, n.

1. Declaration, avowal, assertion, claim, acknowledgment.

2. Declaration, representation, protestation, pretence.

3. Employment (that requires a learned education), calling, occupation, business, vocation, office, avocation.

Proffer, v. a. Tender, offer, volunteer.

Proffer, n. Tender, offer, proposal.

Proficiency, Proficience, n.

1. Advancement, improvement, forwardness.

2. Skill, mastery.

Proficient, a. Skilled, skilful, conversant, competent, well-versed, qualified, practised, trained accomplished, able, thoroughbred, finished, good, at home, au fait.

Proficient, n. Adept, expert, master, dab, master-hand.