- present participle of shame.
shaming
Example Sentences
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The shaming tends to fall into two categories: the ugly mouthful and the lonely eater.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Campaigners' tactics include raising awareness among potential contributors, and naming and shaming the accounts believed to be the worst offenders.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“Because one job should be enough, one job should be enough, and we need to get away from the victim shaming of educators.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Explicitly acknowledging that these dinners are a financial stretch for them can feel like you’re shaming them.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
“You don’t mean that,” Mom said, shaming him with the tone of her voice.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
