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shame
noun as in disgrace, embarrassment
Strongest matches
confusion, contempt, guilt, humiliation, irritation, remorse, scandal, stigma
Strong matches
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 matches
bad conscience, ill repute, loss of face, pudency, skeleton in the cupboard
verb as in disgrace, embarrass
Weak matches
cut down to size, give a black eye, shoot down, take down, take down a peg
Example Sentences
But Ms McHugh believes it is important to remove the "blame and shame" directed towards mothers and focus on providing support for those living with the disorder.
He called it "a shame" that the United States was "drawing back" from scientific exploration in the region.
But in the end, every day would bring the same pain, the same guilt, and shame that would drive my addiction forward.
"She was determined, brave and would put the strongest man to shame," they added.
Never mind that we’re not supposed to do this anymore—remember, we’ve evolved as a species, stopped the toxic body shaming and now accept everyone for who they are.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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