Shame
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noun
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verb
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verb
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(As a noun)
Shame ( noun )
- A feeling of intense embarrassment, remorse, or dishonor.
- A situation or thing that brings such feelings.
- An unfortunate or regrettable situation or action.
Origin:
Old english scame, sceame, of germanic origin; related to dutch schaamte and german scham.
Examples:
- She felt a deep sense of shame for her actions.
- It was a shame that the concert got rained out.
- He brought shame to his family with his criminal behavior.
(As a verb)
Shame ( verb )
- A feeling of intense embarrassment, remorse, or dishonor.
- A situation or thing that brings such feelings.
- An unfortunate or regrettable situation or action.
Origin:
Old english scame, sceame, of germanic origin; related to dutch schaamte and german scham.
Examples:
- She felt a deep sense of shame for her actions.
- It was a shame that the concert got rained out.
- He brought shame to his family with his criminal behavior.
(As a verb)
Shame ( verb )
- A feeling of intense embarrassment, remorse, or dishonor.
- A situation or thing that brings such feelings.
- An unfortunate or regrettable situation or action.
Origin:
Old english scame, sceame, of germanic origin; related to dutch schaamte and german scham.
Examples:
- She felt a deep sense of shame for her actions.
- It was a shame that the concert got rained out.
- He brought shame to his family with his criminal behavior.