shame

noun

  1. 1

    an unfortunate development

    it's a pity he couldn't do it

  2. 2

    a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

  3. 3

    a state of dishonor

    one mistake brought shame to all his family

    suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison

verb

  1. 1

    surpass or beat by a wide margin

  2. 2

    cause to be ashamed

  3. 3

    compel through a sense of shame

    She shamed him into making amends

  4. 4

    bring shame or dishonor upon

    he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime

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