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shame

/ʃeɪm/
Meanings
  • noun

    A painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, shameful, or ridiculous.

    - "He felt a deep sense of shame after being caught lying."
    - "The bully made fun of the new student, causing him great shame."
  • verb

    To make (someone) feel ashamed or guilty.

    - "His actions shamed his family."
    - "The teacher shamed the student in front of the class."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʃeɪm/



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  2. /ʃeɪm/



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Antonyms

honor , dignify , honor
Synonyms

dishonor , humiliation , mortification , pity , dishonor , demean , humiliate , insult , mortify
Rhymes
Words rhyming with shame
ame , fame , game , jame , lame , name , rame , tame
Variants
List of all variants of shame that leads to same result
shame , shames , shamed , shaming , shame on , shame on (someone) , shame on someone , body-shame , body-shamed , body-shames , body-shaming , fat-shame , fat-shamed , fat-shames , fat-shaming , a crying shame , hang her head in shame , hang his head in shame , hang one's head in shame , hang their head in shame , put (someone or something) to shame , put someone to shame , put something to shame , put to shame
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

shames, shamed, shaming, shameful, shamefully

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English scamian, from scama, disgrace, shame, probably related to schamian, to cover, conceal, hide.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'shame' appears in the Bible over 50 times.

  2. In ancient Greece, athletes who finished second in the Olympics were not considered shameful, but those who finished last were.

  3. Shame is a universal emotion, found in every culture and language.

Related Concepts
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  1. guilt: Guilt is a related emotion to shame, but it focuses more on the individual's actions and their moral implications, while shame is more focused on the individual's self-image and social standing.

  2. embarrassment: Embarrassment is a milder form of shame, often caused by social situations or personal mistakes that are not particularly serious.

Culture
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Shame has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. In many cultures, shame is seen as a powerful emotion that can motivate individuals to change their behavior. For example, in Japanese culture, the concept of 'hajime' refers to the feeling of shame and embarrassment that comes from not living up to one's potential or failing to meet social expectations.

How to Memorize "shame"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a red face, drooping shoulders, and downcast eyes to represent the feeling of shame.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'shame' with words like 'dishonor,' 'disgrace,' and 'embarrassment' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Shame is a Pain in the Pride' to help remember the definition of shame.

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