Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shent
verb
/ʃɛnt/
Definition
Shent is an archaic term that means to be scolded or reprimanded.
Examples
- In the olden days, a child would often be shent for misbehaving.
- The teacher shent the student for arriving late to class.
Meaning
To be shent refers to being rebuked or criticized for one’s actions.
Synonyms
- reprimand
- rebuke
- scold
