Beshrew (Verb)
Meaning
Wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; "The bad witch cursed the child".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Beshrew the day I met you, for you have brought nothing but trouble to my life.
- May God beshrew that wicked sorcerer for his evil deeds.
- The old hag would often beshrew her neighbors, wishing them ill fortune.
- I will beshrew anyone who dares to cross me and my family.
- Beshrew those who have wronged me, may they suffer for their actions.