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   shame

   /ʃeɪm/

   noun

   • 1. a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour: "she was hot with shame" Similar humiliationmortificationchagrinignominyloss of faceshamefacednessembarrassmentindignityabashmentdiscomfortdiscomfiturediscomposureguiltremorsecontritioncompunctionOpposite prideindifference
   • ▪ a loss of respect or esteem; dishonour: "the incident had brought shame on his family" Similar disgracedishonourdiscreditdegradationignominydisreputeill-reputeinfamyscandalodiumopprobriumobloquycondemnationcontemptrare:disesteemreprobationderogationOpposite honourglory
   • ▪ a person, action, or situation that brings a loss of respect or honour: "ignorance of Latin would be a disgrace and a shame to any public man" Similar discredit todisgrace tostain onblemish onblot onblot on the escutcheon ofslur onreproach tobad reflection onstigmascandaloutrageliterary:smirch onOpposite credit
   • 2. a regrettable or unfortunate situation or action: "what a shame Ellie won't be here" Similar pitymisfortunecrying shamecause for regretsource of regretsad thingunfortunate thingbad luckill luckinformal:bummercrimesin

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) feel ashamed: "I tried to shame him into giving some away" Similar humiliatemortifymake someone feel ashamedchagrinembarrassabashchastenhumbleput someone in their placetake down a peg or twocut down to sizeshow upinformal:make someone eat crowown
   • ▪ bring shame to: "the entire debacle has shamed Scotland"
   • ▪ cause (someone) to feel inadequate by outdoing or surpassing them: "she shames me with her eighty-year-old energy"

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express sentimental pleasure, especially at something small and endearing: South African "look at the foals—shame, aren't they sweet?"

   Word Origin Old Englishsc(e)amu (noun), sc(e)amian ‘feel shame’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schamen (verb) and German Scham (noun), schämen (verb).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHAME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SHAME definition: 1. If something is described as a shame, it is disappointing or not satisfactory: 2. an…. Learn more.

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     SHAME meaning: 1. If something is described as a shame, it...

   • Znaczenie Shame, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SHAME definicja: 1. If something is described as a shame, it...

   • Shame: Italian Translation

     SHAME translate: vergogna, vergogna, vergogna, vergogna,...

   • Shame: Russian Translation

     SHAME translate: стыд , пристыдить . Learn more in the...

   • Shame: Japanese Translation

     SHAME translate: 恥, 恥ずかしさ, 恥（はじ）, 遺憾（いかん）. Learn more in the...

   • Shame: French Translation

     SHAME translate: honte [feminine], dommage [masculine],...

   • Shame: Polish Translation

     SHAME translate: wstyd, zawstydzić, wstyd, hańba, skandal,...

   • Shame Turkish Translation

     SHAME translate: utanç, mahcubiyet, yüz karası, leke,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shameShame Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsShame - Psychology Today

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   Shame is a negative self-evaluation that makes you feel unworthy or inadequate. Learn the difference between shame and guilt, embarrassment, and how to identify and overcome shame with self-compassion, therapy, and boundaries.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › shameSHAME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Shame is a painful feeling caused by the consciousness or exposure of unworthy or indecent conduct or circumstances: One feels shame at being caught in a lie. It is similar to guilt in the nature and origin of the feeling.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHAME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of shame as a noun, verb, and exclamation, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to use shame in different contexts and expressions, such as it's a shame, shame on you, and put to shame.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shameShame - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Shame is a painful feeling that's a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. A good person would feel shame if they cheated on a test or did something mean to a friend.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ShameShame - Wikipedia

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   Shame is an unpleasant self-conscious emotion that involves negative evaluation of the self and a desire to hide or deny wrongdoings. Learn about the biological, psychological, and social aspects of shame, how it differs from guilt, and how it can be measured and expressed.