schennis
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch schennisse, also schendenisse. Equivalent to schenden (“to violate, damage”) + -nis (“-ness”).
Pronunciation
Noun
schennis f (plural schennissen)
- An active or passive case of hurting, damaging
- An immoral violation of a person, obligation or rule
- (obsolete) A result of the above: shame, dishonor, scandal
- (obsolete) The potential to hurt or damage: danger, risk
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Related terms
- (on)geschonden (adjective)
- schender m
- schenner m
- (on)schendbaar (adjective)