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Shame

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounAn uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
"When I realized that I had hurt my friend, I felt deep shame.; The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."
2.NounSomething to regret.
"It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."
3.NounReproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.
4.NounThe cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.
5.NounThat which is shameful and private, especially private parts.
6.NounThe capacity to be ashamed, inhibiting one from brazen behaviour; due regard for one's own moral conduct and how one is perceived by others; restraint, moderation, decency.
"Don't you have any shame?"
7.InterjectionA cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, either to denounce the speaker or to agree with the speaker's denunciation of some person or matter; often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.
8.InterjectionEllipsis of what a shame; expressing disappointment or sympathy
"Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!"
9.AdjectiveEmbarrassed and shy, particularly because one is the subject of attention.
10.AdjectiveCausing embarrassment or shyness.
11.VerbTo cause to feel shame.
"I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."
12.VerbTo cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
13.VerbTo denounce as having done something shameful; to criticize with the intent or effect of causing a feeling of shame.
"Stop shaming others about their food choices."
14.VerbTo drive or compel by shame.
"The politician was shamed into resigning."
15.VerbTo feel shame, be ashamed.
16.VerbTo mock at; to deride.
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