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shame

 
 
pronunciation:
sheIm
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
phrases:
for shame!, put to shame
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: emotional pain brought about by the knowledge that one has done something wrong, embarrassing, or disgraceful.
Eventually, the thief felt shame after stealing from the elderly patients, so he tried to give the money back.
 
synonyms:
abashment, chagrin, regret, remorse
antonyms:
pride
similar words:
contrition
definition 2: the capacity to feel regret or sadness at having done something wrong or improper.
His continued immoral behavior shows that he is utterly without shame.
similar words:
modesty
definition 3: dishonor or disrepute.
His arrest brought shame on his family.
synonyms:
discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humiliation, ignominy, opprobrium
antonyms:
glory, honor
similar words:
obloquy
definition 4: a painful sense, often brought about by real or perceived judgment or criticism on the part of others, that one is inferior or imperfect in some way.
He had always done poorly in sports, and he always felt shame when he was the last to be picked for a team.Because of the shame they felt about their run-down home, the boys never invited their friends over.The looks from the other guests, all so elegantly dressed, made her feel shame at the simple clothes she was wearing.
antonyms:
pride
similar words:
embarrassment, humiliation, mortification
definition 5: the state of being in disrepute or disfavor.
Barred from the community, they were forced to live in shame.
antonyms:
honor
definition 6: something to be regretted; disappointment.
It's a shame you had to cancel your vacation plans this year.It rained on their wedding day? Oh, what a shame!What a shame to waste all that paper!
synonyms:
disappointment, pity
antonyms:
blessing
similar words:
opprobrium
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phrase: for shame!, put to shame
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: shames, shaming, shamed
definition 1: to make (someone) feel ashamed.
synonyms:
abash, disgrace, embarrass, humiliate, mortify
similar words:
chagrin, disconcert, humble
definition 2: to cause loss of reputation for; bring disgrace on.
synonyms:
discredit, disgrace, dishonor, reproach
antonyms:
dignify
similar words:
abase, degrade, embarrass, foul
definition 3: to compel through guilt.
We shamed him into paying his debts.
synonyms:
embarrass
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derivation: shamable (shameable) (adj.)
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