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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
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
There shouldn't be shame in aging—not all of us are trying to look 30.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The index cards recently caused a public stir when one Tesla owner expressed frustration on social media at receiving one of the shaming notes.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There is no shame in losing to a 68-win team with home-court advantage.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 May 2025
There shouldn't be shame in aging—not all of us are trying to look 30.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Verb
This puts icy, lackluster varieties to shame with a vanilla bean-forward indulgence that coats the tongue with each and every bite.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
The index cards recently caused a public stir when one Tesla owner expressed frustration on social media at receiving one of the shaming notes.
—Heather Knight, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shame
Noun
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Hearing begins with testimony from a family member The defense began by calling Anamaria Baralt, a cousin of Erik and Lyle, who testified that the brothers have repeatedly expressed remorse for their actions.—
Jaimie Ding,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Reports from that time indicated some talent felt his speech focused more on advising them to be careful about being recorded with cell phones and cameras, rather than expressing genuine remorse for his racist statements.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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What a beautiful thing about the human species: A creature that actually seeks to feel the stresses of other lives, to feel pity, and hope and sorrow for — well, forgive me, dear friend — the fate of others.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
19 May 2025
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As Edith slowly falls in love, Anton struggles to understand if his feelings for her are genuine or merely out of pity, while the ominous threat of the first World War looms over them.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Weak, low energy, words—a real disgrace some might say.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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These 36 words included anti-flag, betray, crisis, disgrace, failure, incompetent, liberal, radical, shallow, taxes, traitors, and welfare.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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But who among us has not had a little marital spat over one person buying an entire hospital just to humiliate the other?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Proposing that the artifacts belong where their makers live now is sensible, but the problem at the heart of Dahomey is its presumption of guilt without resolution or remedy.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 May 2025
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That lawsuit was settled within 24 hours for $20 million, with no admission of guilt from Combs.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The attempts to discredit women like Ventura discount the reality of their lives, Gee said.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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But in a possible attempt to discredit Pryor, her name and some details of her confidential complaint, available only to the mayor, commissioners and senior city employees, have been circulated publicly.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The biggest takeaway from the interview was Hartwell’s regret for not being more vocal.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Another suspect, Abbas, who wrote a book about the heist, also showed regret about the robbery.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s predecessor, Larry Robinson, resigned last year amid fallout from a fake $237 million donation scandal that embarrassed the school on the national stage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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What’s made the 18th so fun this week is its ability — even for just a second — to embarrass the best golfers on the planet.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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“Shame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shame. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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