shamed

Meanings

• Verb

  Feel or cause to feel shame or disgrace.

  - "He was shamed after being caught stealing."
  - "She shamed her opponent in the debate."

• Verb

  Experience a strong feeling of embarrassment or disgrace.

  - "After making a mistake, she felt deeply shamed."
  - "The cheating husband was shamed by his wife and family."

---

Antonyms

dignify , honor

---

Synonyms

demean , humiliate , insult , mortify

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with shamed
ame , came , came , tame

---

Variants

List of all variants of shamed that leads to same result
shame , shamed , shames , shaming , body-shame , body-shamed , body-shames , body-shaming , fat-shame , fat-shamed , fat-shames , fat-shaming

---

Etymology

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

Old English scamian: cause to feel shame

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'shame' comes from the Old English word 'scamian', which means 'to cause to feel shame'.

2. In some cultures, public shaming was a common form of punishment for moral transgressions. This practice has largely fallen out of favor in modern times.

3. Shame is a complex emotion that can have both positive and negative effects on individuals. For instance, feeling shame for a mistake can motivate us to make amends and improve ourselves, but excessive shame can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. embarrassment: A feeling of shame or self-consciousness, often caused by a perceived failure or error.

2. disgrace: A state of shame or dishonor, often resulting from a moral failure or violation of social norms.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Shamed is often used in the context of public humiliation or social disapproval. In literature, it has been used to depict characters who have been shamed and the consequences of their actions. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, the protagonist Raskolnikov experiences deep shame for his murder of an old pawnbroker.

How to Memorize "shamed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being publicly shamed, perhaps in front of a crowd or on social media. Imagine the emotions they are feeling and how their actions led to this moment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shamed' with feelings of embarrassment or shame. Remember that it is often used in the context of public humiliation or social disapproval.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shame is a feeling, Shame on me, Shame on you' to remember the definition of 'shamed'.

---

Memorize "shamed" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize shamed is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.