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put to shame
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| definition 1: |
to cause to feel ashamed; disgrace.
The revelations of the trial put the defendant to shame.- synonyms:
- abash, disgrace, dishonor, humiliate, mortify
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| definition 2: |
to make (someone or something) appear inadequate by comparison.
Your delicious cooking puts mine to shame.- synonyms:
- eclipse, outshine, overshadow
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| related words: |
burn, crush, dishonor, humble |
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