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   shame

   /SHām/

   noun

   • 1. a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior: "she was hot with shame" Similar humiliationmortificationchagrinignominyloss of faceshamefacednessembarrassmentindignityabashmentdiscomfortdiscomfiturediscomposureguiltremorsecontritioncompunctionOpposite prideindifference
   • ▪ a loss of respect or esteem; dishonor: "the incident had brought shame on his family" Similar disgracedishonordiscreditdegradationignominydisreputeill-reputeinfamyscandalodiumopprobriumobloquycondemnationcontemptrare:disesteemreprobationderogationOpposite honorglory
   • ▪ used to reprove someone for something of which they should be ashamed: "shame on you for dredging up such terrible memories"
   • ▪ a regrettable or unfortunate situation or action: "it is a shame that they are not better known" Similar pitymisfortunecrying shamecause for regretsource of regretsad thingunfortunate thingbad luckill luckinformal:bummercrimesin
   • ▪ a person, action, or situation that brings a loss of respect or honor: "ignorance of Latin would be a disgrace and a shame to any public man" Similar discredit todisgrace tostain onblemish onblot onblot on the escutcheon ofslur onreproach tobad reflection onstigmascandaloutrageliterary:smirch onOpposite credit

   verb

   • 1. (of a person, action, or situation) make (someone) feel ashamed: "I tried to shame him into giving some away" Similar humiliatemortifymake someone feel ashamedchagrinembarrassabashchastenhumbleput someone in their placetake down a peg or twocut down to sizeshow upinformal:make someone eat crowown
   • ▪ bring shame to: "the entire debacle has shamed our community"
   • ▪ cause (someone) to feel ashamed or inadequate by outdoing or surpassing them: "she shames me with her eighty-year-old energy"

   Word Origin Old Englishsc(e)amu (noun), sc(e)amian ‘feel shame’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schamen (verb) and German Scham (noun), schämen (verb).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shameShame Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHAME is a painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety. How to use shame in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHAME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SHAME definition: 1. If something is described as a shame, it is disappointing or not satisfactory: 2. an…. Learn more.

4. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-shame-5115076Shame: Definition, Types, Effects, and Ways to Cope - Verywell...

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Shame is a feeling of embarrassment about having done something wrong. Learn the psychology behind shame, its symptoms, and how shame is different than guilt.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHAME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   shame is a painful feeling caused by the consciousness or exposure of unworthy or indecent conduct or circumstances: One feels shame at being caught in a lie. It is similar to guilt in the nature and origin of the feeling.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shameShame - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Shame is a painful feeling that's a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. A good person would feel shame if they cheated on a test or did something mean to a friend. Feeling shame — or being ashamed — is one of the most miserable feelings of them all.

7. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsShame - Psychology Today

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   Shame is an emotion that involves negative self-evaluation—believing that something is wrong with you as a person. You may believe that you haven’t lived up to certain standards and...

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › shameSHAME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Shame is a painful feeling caused by the consciousness or exposure of unworthy or indecent conduct or circumstances: One feels shame at being caught in a lie. It is similar to guilt in the nature and origin of the feeling.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshame noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ʃeɪm/ Idioms. a shame. [singular] used to say that something is a cause for feeling sad or disappointed synonym pity. She's retiring because of ill health, which is a great shame. What happened was a real shame. shame (that)… It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. Shame they didn't think of that earlier.

10. en.thefreedictionary.com › shameShame - definition of shame by The Free Dictionary

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    A painful emotion caused by the belief that one is, or is perceived by others to be, inferior or unworthy of affection or respect because of one's actions, thoughts, circumstances, or experiences: felt shame for having dropped out of school. b. Respect for propriety or morality: Have you no shame? 2. a.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › shame_nshame, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun shame, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.