shame synonyms

shame

n.

  1. A disgrace

    embarrassment, stigma, blot; see disgrace 2.

  2. A sense of wrongdoing

    bad conscience, mortification, confusion, humiliation, compunction, regret, chagrin, discomposure, irritation, remorse, stupefaction, embarrassment, abashment, self-reproach, self-reproof, self-disgust, stings of conscience, pangs of remorse; see also guilt.

  3. A condition of disgrace

    humiliation, dishonor, degradation; see disgrace 1, scandal.

put to shame

  1. make ashamed, humiliate, embarrass; see shamev.

  2. outdo, do better than, outclass, beat; see defeat 1, 3.

shame

v.

humiliate, mortify, dishonor, chasten, abash, put down*; see also disgrace, humble.

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