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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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He said he’s aimed to take the shame out of talking about sperm health and instead get people to understand the body’s biological functions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

There’s so much shame and confusion on the part of the person who needs help, and sometimes there’s denial that anything bad is happening.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She said she has to constantly remind herself that she shouldn't feel any shame.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“It’s a real shame that Geno took the low road!” former USC and U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

With a chuckle of shame and mortification, I wiped them away with my sleeve.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros