SHAME
/ʃeɪm/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 10
Definition
- noun a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt.
- noun a state of dishonor.
— synonyms: disgrace, ignominy
- noun an unfortunate development.
— synonyms: pity
- verb bring shame or dishonor upon.
— synonyms: dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint
- verb compel through a sense of shame.
- verb cause to be ashamed.
- verb surpass or beat by a wide margin.
Examples
- “The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents.”
- “It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way.”
- “Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!”
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