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beshrew

verb
be·​shrew | \ bi-ˈshrü How to pronounce beshrew (audio) , bÄ“-, especially Southern -ˈsrü\
beshrewed; beshrewing; beshrews

Definition of beshrew

transitive verb

archaic
: curse
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Synonyms & Antonyms for beshrew

Synonyms

anathematize, curse, imprecate, maledict

Antonyms

bless

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Examples of beshrew in a Sentence

I would beshrew anyone who is untrue to his word.

First Known Use of beshrew

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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