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put to shame
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| definition 1: |
to cause to feel ashamed.
The punishment by his teacher put the boy to shame.- synonyms:
- disgrace, dishonor, humiliate
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| definition 2: |
to make a person or thing appear to be of less worth.
Your excellent cooking puts mine to shame.- synonyms:
- eclipse
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| related words: |
humble |
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