Meaning & Definition of Shame in English
English⟶
Shame
/ʃem/
noun
1. A painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
synonym:
- shame
2. A state of dishonor
- "One mistake brought shame to all his family"
- "Suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
synonym:
- shame,
- disgrace,
- ignominy
3. An unfortunate development
- "It's a pity he couldn't do it"
synonym:
- pity,
- shame
verb
1. Bring shame or dishonor upon
- "He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
synonym:
- dishonor,
- disgrace,
- dishonour,
- attaint,
- shame
2. Compel through a sense of shame
- "She shamed him into making amends"
synonym:
- shame
3. Cause to be ashamed
synonym:
- shame
4. Surpass or beat by a wide margin
synonym:
- shame
Examples of using
It's a shame God is not here to watch this fire.
If you made a mistake, then overcome your shame, try to expiate your fault.
She felt no shame at having said what she did.