Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-to-shame
phrase
/ˈpʊt təʊ ʃeɪm/
Definition
To cause someone to feel embarrassed or inferior, often due to someone else’s actions or achievements.
Examples
- The athlete’s incredible performance put all the competitors to shame.
- Her dedication to her studies put her classmates to shame.
- The charity’s work put to shame the efforts of other organizations in the area.
Meaning
When someone is put-to-shame, they are made to feel inadequate or less worthy in comparison to another person or situation.
Synonyms
- embarrass
- humiliate
- discredit
- diminish
- undermine
