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shend

transitive verb \ˈshend\
shent \ˈshent\ shend·ing

Definition of SHEND

1
archaic :  to put to shame or confusion
2
archaic :  reprove, revile
3
chiefly dialect
a :  injure, mar
b :  ruin, destroy
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Origin of SHEND

Middle English, from Old English scendan; akin to Old English scamu shame — more at shame
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with SHEND

bend, blend, blende, end, fend, friend, lend, mend, rend, scend, send, spend, tend, trend, vend, wend, Wend

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