shame (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ʃeɪm/
Definition
A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
Examples
She felt shame for her actions.
The shame of his past haunted him.
He couldn't hide the shame in his eyes.
How to Use shame
- shame on someone (idiom)
- An expression of disapproval or condemnation. — "Shame on you for not helping your friend!"
- in shame (prepositional phrase)
- Experiencing or showing shame. — "He left the stage in shame."
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