Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Shame.
How to pronounce shame:
US
Shame - as a noun
A painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A state of dishonor
Example: "One mistake brought shame to all his family"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disgrace12ignominy14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dishonor12dishonour13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shame - as a verb
Bring shame or dishonor upon
Example: "He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attaint7disgrace12dishonor12dishonour13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Compel through a sense of shame
Example: "She shamed him into making amends"
Cause to be ashamed
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Surpass or beat by a wide margin
Shame - as an interjection
A cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, either to denounce the speaker or to agree with the speaker's denunciation of some person or matter; often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.
Expressing sympathy.
Example: "Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!"
Example Sentences
"She felt a deep sense of shame for her actions."
"It's a shame that he couldn't attend the party."
"I can't believe he has no shame for what he did."
"Her behavior brought shame upon her family."
"He hung his head in shame after being caught stealing."
Word Game Points
Is SHAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shame is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SHAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shame is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SHAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shame is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
