Definition of Shame
Noun: shame sheym
- A painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
- A state of dishonour
"one mistake brought shame to all his family";
- disgrace, ignominy
- An unfortunate development
"it's a shame he couldn't do it";
- pity
- Bring shame or dishonour upon
"he shamed his family by committing a serious crime";
- dishonor [US], disgrace, dishonour [Brit, Cdn], attaint [archaic]
- Compel through a sense of shame
"She shamed him into making amends"
- Cause to be ashamed
- Surpass or beat by a wide margin
See also:
shambolically
shameable
Anagrams containing the word shame