shame
Definitions
Noun
- A painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
- A state of dishonor
- An unfortunate development
Verb
- Bring shame or dishonor upon
- Compel through a sense of shame
- Cause to be ashamed
- Surpass or beat by a wide margin
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Term
Definitions: 7
Fragments: 12
Sound Alikes: 1
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📰 This Word in the News:
Why Shame No Longer Works and Won’t Fix Our Institutions
Jan 7, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Jan 7, 2026 American Enterprise Institute - AEI
New research shows writing self-compassionate letters may reduce shame.
Jun 23, 2026 Psychology Today
Jun 23, 2026 Psychology Today
Why protests so often turn to shame and sexual ridicule: From French Revolution to Jantar Mantar
Jul 29, 2026 The Indian Express
Jul 29, 2026 The Indian Express