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as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
racked with shame over her actions of the previous week
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as in disgrace
the state of having lost the esteem of others
left the room in shame after his angry outburst
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as in to humiliate
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
shamed the family name with his conviction for embezzlement
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Recent Examples of shame
Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
If someone indeed has rectal cancer, there may be shame or stigma around discussing it.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Feminist campaigners say this new phenomenon represents a violation of privacy and is leveraged to publicly shame women.
—Ivana Scatola, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
On another subject, shame on Arkansas for opting out of PBS TV.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
If someone indeed has rectal cancer, there may be shame or stigma around discussing it.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Margot Robbie opened up about an experience with body shaming during an interview with Charli XCX on February 9.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Feminist campaigners say this new phenomenon represents a violation of privacy and is leveraged to publicly shame women.
—Ivana Scatola, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shame
Noun
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Waiting for a swap Garkavenko received a 15-year sentence in June, after pleading guilty and expressing remorse.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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But because Thompson showed no remorse and took no responsibility, the jury’s recommendation represented the best possible outcome, the spokesperson said.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Therefore, Tagovailoa’s not deserving of hatred, or pity for what’s to come, which supposedly hasn’t been decided according to a chat the new regime had with season-ticket holders Thursday night.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The ardor of contention, the pride of victory, the despair of success, the memory of past injuries and the fear of future dangers all contribute to inflame the mind and to silence the voice of pity.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What a disgrace not to plan better.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite some high-profile falls into disgrace, India’s spiritual leaders are widely revered.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The gesture provoked a seismic reaction internationally while infuriating Olympic officials who claimed Smith and Carlos used the world stage to humiliate their home country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, Friday ranked as one of the most unexpected breakdowns in international sports since Germany humiliated host Brazil, 7-1, at the 2014 soccer World Cup.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Plagued by guilt for having run over a person and fled, she is confronted by demons, both personal and supernatural.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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And so as a result of all of this, chocolate is wrapped up with many different emotions that link in many ways to our own morality or a sense of guilt.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In some of the depositions, State Farm attorneys attempted to discredit their testimony.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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During closing arguments, prosecutors used the four photographs at the center of the controversy to discredit the testimony of Link’s mother, the order says.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s regarded as his greatest song ever, containing his favorite themes of violence, mortality, regret, and above all, loneliness, against the backdrop of the American wilderness.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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But that's definitely my big regret.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One day, Will goes viral after embarrassing ROAR league MVP, Mane Attraction (Aaron Pierre), during a streetball challenge, prompting his favorite team, the Vineland Thorns, to sign him to a season-ending contract in a desperate attempt to juice ticket sales.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The case has deeply embarrassed the royal family, especially his mother, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and who is torn between her role as mother and future queen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Shame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shame. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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