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shame
noun(shame)
a state of dishonor
Synonyms: disgrace, ignominy,
Examples:
One mistake brought shame to all his family.
shame
verb(shame)
bring shame or dishonor upon
shame
noun(shame)
an unfortunate development
Synonyms: pity,
shame
noun(shame)
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
shame
verb(shame)
cause to be ashamed
shame
verb(shame)
compel through a sense of shame
Examples:
She shamed him into making amends.
shame
verb(shame)
surpass or beat by a wide margin

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