shame

Definition for shame

noun as in disgrace, embarrassment

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confusion, contempt, guilt, humiliation, irritation, remorse, scandal, stigma

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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

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debase, discredit, dishonor, humiliate, mortify, reproach, ridicule

Strong matches

abash, blot, confound, defile, degrade, disconcert, humble, smear, stain

Weak matches

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

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Jacqueline Lira’s letter directly contrasted the characters of her father and husband, saying that she regards Lira with respect but Girardi with great shame.

From Los Angeles Times

Although they live within their means, Man-su’s termination jettisons the You family from their tax bracket and thrusts its patriarch down a rabbit hole of shame and emasculation.

From Salon

Stephen Miller, the shame of Santa Monica, seems to have especially lost his marbles over the National Guard ruling.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sorry is not a strong enough word to explain the depths of my regret and shame. I do not think anyone can be as angry at me as I am at myself.”

From Los Angeles Times

Members of the crowd shouted "shame on you" as Swinney said he stood with them in remembering those who died when Hamas launched a series of attacks on Israel in 2023.

From BBC

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