schennis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schennisse, also schendenisse. Equivalent to schenden (to violate, damage) +‎ -nis (-ness).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɛnɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: schen‧nis
  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪs

Noun

schennis f (plural schennissen)

  1. an active or passive case of hurting, damaging
  2. an immoral violation of a person, obligation or rule
  3. (obsolete) a result of the above: shame, dishonor, scandal
  4. (obsolete) the potential to hurt or damage: danger, risk

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