shend

verb

ˈshend 

shent ˈshent  ; shending

transitive verb

1

archaic : to put to shame or confusion

2

archaic : reprove, revile

3

chiefly dialectal

a

: injure, mar

b

: ruin, destroy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English scendan; akin to Old English scamu shame — more at shame

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1