BESHREW - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

wish harm upon

Example: invoke evil upon; The bad witch cursed the child

Synonyms

Anathemize, Curse, Anathemise, Damn, Bedamn

Antonyms

Bless

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "beshrew" comes from Middle English beschrewen.

🔗 Related Words

be – A related word in the same word family.

shrew – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Middle English was a melting pot where Germanic, French, and Latin words competed and blended.

➡️ Words that Start with BE

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Words that End with EW ⬅️

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