Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Shames.
Shames - 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)
Shames - 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
Word Game Points
Is SHAMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shames is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SHAMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shames is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SHAMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shames is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
