SHAME

(noun) an unfortunate development
"it's a pity he couldn't do it"
synonyms : pity
(noun) a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
(noun) a state of dishonor
"one mistake brought shame to all his family", "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
synonyms : disgrace , ignominy
She had to endure the ignominy of being forced to resign. -added by nithi
(verb) surpass or beat by a wide margin
(verb) cause to be ashamed
(verb) compel through a sense of shame
"She shamed him into making amends"
(verb) bring shame or dishonor upon
"he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
synonyms : attaint , disgrace , dishonor , dishonour

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