shame

B1
Pronunciation
/ʃeɪm/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents.
2 Definition

Something to regret.

Example Sentences
  • It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way.
3 Definition

Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.

4 Definition

The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.

5 Definition

That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause to feel shame.

Example Sentences
  • I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval.
2 Definition

To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.

3 Definition

To drive or compel by shame.

Example Sentences
  • The politician was shamed into resigning.
4 Definition

To feel shame, be ashamed.

5 Definition

To mock at; to deride.

Interjection
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A 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.

2 Definition

Expressing sympathy.

Example Sentences
  • Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!