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Meaning of the word shame in English

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shame

US /ʃeɪm/
UK /ʃeɪm/
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Noun

1.

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.

Example:
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He felt a deep sense of shame for his actions.
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The scandal brought great shame upon the family.
Synonym:
humiliationmortificationembarrassmentdisgracedishonor
2.

a regrettable or unfortunate thing.

Example:
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It's a shame that you can't come to the party.
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What a shame that they had to cancel the event.
Synonym:
pityregretmisfortunedisappointment

Verb

1.

make (someone) feel ashamed.

Example:
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You shamed your family with your behavior.
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He was shamed into admitting his mistake.
Synonym:
humiliatedisgracedishonordegradeabase
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Related Word:
body shaming