Definition of Shame
Shame
Shame
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A painful emotion caused by a sense of guilt or regret.
e.g. She felt deep shame for her mistake and apologized sincerely.
(verb)
to cause someone to feel the distressing emotion that is a result of guilt, humiliation or improper behavior
e.g. She was shamed into confessing what she knew about the mall theft.
(verb)
to disgrace or bring shame to;
e.g. Luke shamed the family name once again.
(noun)
pity;
e.g. It's a shame that you can't join us in Philadelphia this weekend.
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