schänden — meaning in English
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English meaning
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desecrate
verb To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
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dishonour
noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
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violate
verb To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
Senses
schänden is used for these senses in English:
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desecrate
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
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dishonour
To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.
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violate
(transitive) To rape.
dishonour — full definition
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noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
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verb To bring shame upon someone, or to refuse to accept or pay a financial instrument such as a cheque.
