was profaning
Past progressive conjugation of profane. There are other translations for this conjugation.

profane

How have you hesitated even an instant to dismiss immediately this wretch, who should not have remained a single hour in the holy house that he was profaning by his presence.
Comment avez-vous hésité un instant à faire partir sur-le-champ ce misérable qui ne devait pas rester une heure dans la sainte maison qu’il profanait par sa présence ?
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