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Rareshames
The correct spelling is shames.
How to pronounce shames
noun
IPA: /ʃeɪmz/
Say it like: Sha-mes
The correct spelling is shames. Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private. For example: "The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."
Usage Examples
“The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents.”
“It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way.”
“I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
- 2.Something to regret.
- 3.Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.
- 4.The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.
- 5.That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.
verb
- 1.To cause to feel shame.
- 2.To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
- 3.To drive or compel by shame.
- 4.To feel shame, be ashamed.
- 5.To mock at; to deride.
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