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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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Join 468 others in the comments View Comments The McDonald’s days of shame and secrecy are over.
—John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
Things could change: the robber barons of the Gilded Age were eventually brought down; twentieth-century industrial tyrants were, over time, shamed into retreat.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Noun
For Karen to have entered season nine of Potomac with humility and shame would be completely out of character.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Join 468 others in the comments View Comments The McDonald’s days of shame and secrecy are over.
—John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
While some shamed the mom who started it, others could completely relate.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
Things could change: the robber barons of the Gilded Age were eventually brought down; twentieth-century industrial tyrants were, over time, shamed into retreat.
—Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shame
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Of course, Billy is devastated by the deaths this led to, showing true remorse.Erik Kain, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Strapped to the execution table with IV lines in place, Dearman expressed his remorse to the families of his victims, who were also present.Abigail Brooks, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Solomon doesn’t feel the slightest pity for Abe, who is sure to get ruined by the imminent bubble burst.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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As played by Mikey Madison (more on her in a moment), Ani doesn’t invite pity or envy.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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But after two impeachments, a reelection defeat, the disgrace of January 6, multiple indictments, a felony conviction, and much else besides, Trump has gained strength rather than shed it.Rich Lowry, National Review, 30 Oct. 2024
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Morris has stepped down in disgrace, many elders were removed from their positions, and thousands of members have left the Gateway family.Eric Killelea, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Then, last year, the 49ers humiliated Dallas by the score of 42-10 at home.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Shaking down Bodhi, killing some bikers, jokingly humiliating his ex-girlfriend on the witness stand — less than ideal, but nothing you’re not supposed to be able to live with.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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In the end, the question of whether Cleo’s guilt could be circuitously traced back to any number of greater systems or prejudices or pressures makes no real difference.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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His guilt has been weighing on him, and according to Marlene, that guilty energy has kept Thunder from letting Owen get close.Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump has spent much of his final week on the campaign trail baselessly trying to discredit the legitimacy of this year’s election.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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But on Monday, defense attorney Andrew Baldwin sought to discredit Weber by pointing out inconsistencies in his statements to police.Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Since parting ways, Odom has frequently admitted his regret for his behavior toward Kardashian.Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Several other actors who worked with Allen were speaking up at the time sharing their own regrets over working with him, including Greta Gerwig, Elliot Page, Griffin Newman, David Krumholtz and more.Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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Once again, get ready to avoid embarrassing the CFO.Martha Amram, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Bears lost in humiliating fashion on Sunday, but a player's behavior late in the game has embarrassed fans more than the actual loss. Driving the news: With the Bears one play away from victory, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was caught taunting the D.C. crowd.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Shame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shame. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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