schänden
defiling · desecrate
The German word "schänden" means to defile or desecrate. It is often used to describe the act of violating or dishonoring something sacred or holy. Similar words in German include "entweihen" and "entehren," which also convey the idea of disrespecting or profaning. Related words with the same origin include "Schande" (shame) and "schändlich" (shameful).
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Examples
Er schändet das Mädchen.verb
He is defiling the girl.
Er hat das Denkmal geschändet.verb
He has desecrated the monument.
Sie schändet das Denkmal.verb
She desecrates the monument.
Die Kriminellen schänden das Denkmal.verb
The criminals desecrate the monument.
Er schändet das Grab.verb
He desecrates the grave.
Die Täter haben das Denkmal geschändet.verb
The perpetrators desecrated the monument.
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