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