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put to shame

put to shame

 
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shame
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part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to cause to feel ashamed; disgrace.
The revelations of the trial put the defendant to shame.
synonyms:
abash, disgrace, dishonor, humiliate, mortify
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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