shend

[ shend ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

, shent, shend·ing.

1. to put to shame.
2. to reproach or scold.
3. to destroy or injure; damage.

shend

/ ʃɛnd /

verb

1. to put to shame
2. to chide or reproach
3. to injure or destroy

Word History and Origins

Origin of shend¹

before 900; Middle English s ( c ) henden, Old English ( ge ) scendan (cognate with Dutch schenden, German schänden ), derivative of scand shame, infamy

Word History and Origins

Origin of shend¹

Old English gescendan, from scand shame

Example Sentences

I wrote my requisition to the doctor while Shend was struggling to his feet.

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