shame

/ʃˈeɪm/

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Noun
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
Noun
a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
Noun
an unfortunate development; "it''s a pity he couldn''t do it"
Verb
bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
Verb
compel through a sense of shame; "She shamed him into making amends"
Verb
cause to be ashamed
Verb
surpass or beat by a wide margin
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