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Shame
02
a state of dishonor
03
an unfortunate development
to shame
01
to make someone feel embarrassed or disgraced, often through public criticism
Transitive: to shame sb
02
to make someone feel inferior or embarrassed by surpassing or outdoing them
Transitive: to shame sb
03
to cause someone to feel embarrassed, guilty, or self-conscious due to their actions
Transitive: to shame sb
04
to force someone to take action or behave in a certain way by making them feel ashamed or guilty
Transitive: to shame sb into sth
shame
n
shameful
adj
shameful
adj
shameless
adj
shameless
adj
Example
The child's face flushed with shame after being scolded by the teacher in front of the class.
Overcoming feelings of shame often requires self-compassion and forgiveness.
She couldn't shake off the feeling of shame after accidentally spilling her drink on the restaurant floor.
Shame on you for breaking your word!
What a shame, you practiced so hard.