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shamed

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verb

past tense of shame

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shamed
Adjective
  • In September, the former newsreader was handed a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
  • Jessica Leslie agreed to plead guilty to a charge of criminal contempt that accused her of willfully disobeying court rules against disclosure of grand jury information.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • However, for some residents, the monument and its history are nothing to be ashamed of.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
  • Contrary to popular belief, a bed bug infestation can happen to anyone, even people who have spotless homes—so there’s no reason to be ashamed of an infestation.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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“Shamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shamed. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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