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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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To drive home the Lázárs’ fatuity, Mr. Biedermann coats them in lurid layers of shame and degradation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"The shame should be with him and the control with me."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

"The shame shouldn't be with me and the control shouldn't be with him," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

My face burning with shame, I took in the sight of Frankie.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros