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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
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Zero to 30 percent correct: Hey now, there’s no shame in being a newbie.
—David Fricke, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
The Dodgers embarrassed them on the field and then hit the podcast circuit to shame them some more, ridiculing their defense, their baserunning, their lack of composure and even their unnecessary visits to the mound.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Which is a shame because Cuoco’s chemistry with on-screen husband Chris Messina was entertaining, especially as the couple bumbled their way through the true crime craze comedy.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Zero to 30 percent correct: Hey now, there’s no shame in being a newbie.
—David Fricke, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bell’s execution sets a mark that should shame Florida much as what happened at Dozier.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
The Dodgers embarrassed them on the field and then hit the podcast circuit to shame them some more, ridiculing their defense, their baserunning, their lack of composure and even their unnecessary visits to the mound.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shame
Noun
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Milton's attorney cited alcohol addiction as a factor, but the judge found a lack of remorse and sentenced him to prison.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Before the sentencing, prosecutors and loved ones of both Chambers Cruz and Katz debated the defendant’s level of remorse.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Edgecombe stayed locked in defensively, ran the floor, and never hung his head or held a pity party before getting back down the court.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Elio’s personality is defined mostly by pity in the first act, as the poor kid’s insecurities turn potential new friends — Bryce (Dylan Gilmer) and Caleb (Jake Getman), who express an interest in joining his ham radio club — into bullies.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Rachael Rollins, about to be fired in disgrace as U.S. attorney, was number 20.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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In 1974: Gerald R. Ford took the presidential oath of office one day after President Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Luthor’s ultimate defeat is an unmasking that humiliates him by confirming his own worst fears about himself.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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Coach Ruben Amorim publicly humiliated him before a loan move to Aston Villa for the final half of the campaign.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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But as elusive perp CW was never found, the internet continues to hound her, with conspiracy theorists’ assumption of guilt only getting refreshed when a couple podcasters lure Madison into an interview that dredges up all the old Amanda Knox-like accusations.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Judgement card suggests a reckoning, a powerful wake-up call to rise into your purpose and release guilt, regret, or self-doubt.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the two-month trial, Combs’ defense attorneys focused much of their efforts on questioning – and attempting to discredit – witnesses brought forth by the prosecution.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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Activists have worked steadily to discredit stories about famine.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the decades since, Reid maintained had no regrets about saying no to the opportunity.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many viewers, like Locke, expressed regret over their own tattoos.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers embarrassed them on the field and then hit the podcast circuit to shame them some more, ridiculing their defense, their baserunning, their lack of composure and even their unnecessary visits to the mound.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Big yikes: This is a sarcastic phrase to publicly mock or shame someone for a cringey comment, outfit, or behavior and is used to embarrass others in group chats or social media.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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“Shame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shame. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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