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shame - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
shame
Definition
(noun) a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
Definition
(noun) a state of dishonor
Synonyms
:
disgrace
,
ignominy
Example Sentence
one mistake brought shame to all his family
suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
Definition
(noun) an unfortunate development
Synonyms
:
pity
Example Sentence
it's a pity he couldn't do it
Definition
(verb) bring shame or dishonor upon
Synonyms
:
attaint
,
disgrace
,
dishonor
,
dishonour
Example Sentence
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
Definition
(verb) compel through a sense of shame
Example Sentence
She shamed him into making amends
Definition
(verb) cause to be ashamed
Definition
(verb) surpass or beat by a wide margin
Word used in video below:
text: shame on you and shame on all of you
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