Definitions

shame

[sheym] / ʃeɪm /

NOUN

disgrace, embarrassment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confusion contempt guilt humiliation irritation remorse scandal stigma

STRONG

abashment blot chagrin compunction contrition degradation derision discomposure discredit disesteem dishonor disrepute ignominy infamy mortification obloquy odium opprobrium pang reproach self-disgust self-reproach self-reproof shamefacedness smear stupefaction treachery

WEAK

bad conscience ill repute loss of face pudency skeleton in the cupboard

Antonyms

STRONG

approval esteem honor meanness praise respect

WEAK

pride

VERB

disgrace, embarrass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

debase discredit dishonor humiliate mortify reproach ridicule

STRONG

abash blot confound defile degrade disconcert humble smear stain

WEAK

cut down to size give a black eye shoot down take down take down a peg

Antonyms

STRONGEST

credit elevate flatter honor laud praise upgrade

STRONG

clean promote

WEAK

be proud regard respect

Example Sentences

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“Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?”

From Los Angeles Times

She stresses that so much of the shame of being fired is "in your head".

From BBC

Explicitly acknowledging that these dinners are a financial stretch for them can feel like you’re shaming them.

From MarketWatch

“We will govern without shame and insecurity, making no apology for what we believe,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Shame on the coaches, too. But shame on the NCAA, because coaches are going to do what they've got to do."

From Barron's