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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
Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
No shame in losing Breanna Stewart was one of the players who advocated for the inclusion of the single-elimination tournament in Unrivaled’s schedule.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
However, publicly shaming young children does not serve as a deterrent or rehabilitative purpose.
—Aiden Lesley, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That’s a shame given Connor had seemed to turn his defensive game around this season with the Jets, but his performance here outlines why his inclusion was a bit of a risk considering his one-dimensional reputation.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
No shame in losing Breanna Stewart was one of the players who advocated for the inclusion of the single-elimination tournament in Unrivaled’s schedule.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
The moment became especially explosive when Palmer's then-boyfriend weighed in, shaming her for wearing a black bodysuit and sheer dress.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
However, publicly shaming young children does not serve as a deterrent or rehabilitative purpose.
—Aiden Lesley, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shame
Noun
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In a statement provided to the judge handling his case, the father of three expressed remorse for his actions.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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The court did also note Hwang’s expressions of remorse.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Decades of Palestinian barbarism have eroded the pity reserves of a majority of the Israeli people.—
Uri Kurlianchik,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2025
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His is a kind of pathetic that inspires neither scorn nor pity, but a universal, sorrowful connection — his yearning for a different face is a consideration of what makes a human being legible and thus able to be understood, known, even loved.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Multiple clubs were sold in the aftermath, while a long list of coaches and general managers were dismissed or stepped down in disgrace.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Gascón’s disgrace has given Hollywood a rare chance to right an egregious wrong.—
Giancarlo Sopo,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In one sentence, Hegseth turned a conflict, in which Moscow had been roundly diminished and humiliated for three years, into the chaotic re-ordering of continental security, in which Moscow may somehow dominate to its west.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Zachary Basu Feb 15, 2025 - Politics & Policy Trump strangles Europe President Trump stunned, strangled and humiliated Europe — leaving America's closest continental ally dazed and dumbfounded.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jude uses that and other topical references to set the action in the tumultuous present, although the guilt Orsolya faces could happen at any moment in history.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 52-year-old woman from Naperville was arrested on two charges of vandalism at 11:54 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 700 block of Inland Circle.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And a cover-up may have furthered the aims of domestic espionage operations like the CIA’s CHAOS and the FBI’s COINTELPRO, which targeted and discredited radical movements whether hippies, Black Panthers, or anti-war activists.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: King's family is concerned that Trump's order to release records about his assassination could revive the FBI's attempts to discredit him — efforts that sought to exploit his indiscretions with women and undermine his legacy, sources close to his relatives told Axios.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Alex Brown has no regrets about his actions on Love Is Blind.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Then, of course, there are the mistakes and regrets of someone doing this job for the first time.—
Brian Hamilton,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The rest would sooner expect the AfD to embarrass Germany than to save it.—
Simon Shuster/Berlin,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The rapper has famously pressed people (and embarrassed them) regarding giving him monies owed on social media.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Shame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shame. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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