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Shame
01
an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner
Examples
The child 's face flushed with shame after being scolded by the teacher in front of the class.
She could n't shake off the feeling of shame after accidentally spilling her drink on the restaurant floor.
02
a state of dishonor
03
an unfortunate or disappointing situation that causes regret or sadness
Examples
It is a shame that the concert was canceled.
What a shame they could not join the trip.
to shame
01
to make someone feel embarrassed or disgraced, often through public criticism
Transitive: to shame sb
Examples
The scandalous behavior of the politician shamed his family and supporters.
He shamed himself by cheating on the exam, betraying his own values and integrity.
02
to make someone feel inferior or embarrassed by surpassing or outdoing them
Transitive: to shame sb
Examples
She did n’t intend to shame her friend, but her success made the others feel small.
The athlete ’s world record was so impressive that it shamed his competitors.
03
to cause someone to feel embarrassed, guilty, or self-conscious due to their actions
Transitive: to shame sb
Examples
The teacher shamed the student for arriving late to class.
She shamed her friend by pointing out their mistakes in front of everyone.
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
Examples
Her actions shamed him into returning the stolen money.
The public outrage shamed the company into issuing an apology.
Lexical Tree
shameful
shameless
shame
