shame (Meaning)
shame (n)
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
an unfortunate development
shame (v)
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
cause to be ashamed
surpass or beat by a wide margin
shame (n.)
A painful sensation excited by a consciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of having done something which injures reputation, or of the exposure of that which nature or modesty prompts us to conceal.
Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonor; ignominy; derision; contempt.
The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach, and degrades a person in the estimation of others; disgrace.
The parts which modesty requires to be covered; the private parts.
To be ashamed; to feel shame.
shame (v. t.)
To make ashamed; to excite in (a person) a comsciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of conduct derogatory to reputation; to put to shame.
To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
To mock at; to deride.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shame
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- prick
- anguish
- culpability
- fault
- distress
- liability
- qualm
- compunction
- chagrin
- misgiving
- ruth
- contriteness
- apology
- embarrassment
- responsibility
- scruple
- excuses
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
shame Sentence Examples
- The politician felt a deep sense of shame at having lied to his constituents.
- Marie's shame at her past mistakes haunted her sleep.
- The child's face flushed red with shame at being caught stealing.
- It was a shame that the project had to be abandoned due to lack of funding.
- The soldier's family felt a collective shame at his actions.
- The town was filled with shame after the scandal broke.
- She couldn't believe the shame her husband brought upon the family.
- The man's addiction filled him with shame and remorse.
- The young woman's shame prevented her from leaving the house.
- It was a shameful act of cowardice that left a lasting mark on the community.
FAQs About the word shame
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt, a state of dishonor, an unfortunate development, bring shame or dishonor upon, compel thro
regret, guilt, remorsefulness,remorse, rue,sadness, sorrow, repentance, grief, blame
impenitence, impenitence, remorselessness,remorselessness,
The politician felt a deep sense of shame at having lied to his constituents.
Marie's shame at her past mistakes haunted her sleep.
The child's face flushed red with shame at being caught stealing.
It was a shame that the project had to be abandoned due to lack of funding.
