Shame — synonyms, definition

1. shame (a)

blushing colouring embarrassment reddening

2. shame (Noun)

abasement abashment blushing chagrin colouring compunction contempt contrition degradation desecration discomposure discredit disfavour disgrace dishonor dishonour disrepute embarrassment guilt humiliation • • •

shame (Noun) — A painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt.

shame (Noun) — A state of dishonour. ex. "one mistake brought shame to all his family"

shame (Noun) — An unfortunate development. ex. "it's a shame he couldn't do it"

bad luck dishonor dishonour feeling misfortune conscience embarrassment humiliation obloquy odium opprobrium reproach self-disgust self-hatred

3. shame (Verb)

abase abash attaint befoul besmirch brand cheapen confound confuse debase defame defile demean depress devaluate discredit disfavour disgrace dishonour embarrass • • •

shame (Verb) — Bring shame or dishonour upon. ex. "he shamed his family by committing a serious crime"

shame (Verb) — Compel through a sense of shame. ex. "She shamed him into making amends"

shame (Verb) — Cause to be ashamed.

shame (Verb) — Surpass or beat by a wide margin.

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