BESHREWED Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

beshrewed

verb

past tense of beshrew, archaic

as in cursed

to ask a divine power to send harm or evil upon I would beshrew anyone who is untrue to his word

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One social media post suggested Buckeyes staff members may have cursed at Riley’s wife and children, triggering the coach’s reaction directed toward Bjork.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The family had a different version of the incident, alleging that Lawhorn repeatedly cursed at Rusher.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

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