Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shame
noun, verb
/ʃeɪm/
Definition
A painful emotion caused by the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, or ridiculous done by oneself or another.
Examples
- She felt a deep sense of shame after lying to her friend.
- The shame of his actions haunted him for years.
- He tried to shame her into changing her mind.
Meaning
Shame is the feeling that arises when one perceives that they have done something wrong, leading to a sense of embarrassment or inadequacy.
Synonyms
- guilt
- embarrassment
- humiliation
- mortification
- disgrace
