Shame

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1. Noun

A painful sensation excited by a consciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of having done something which injures reputation, or of the exposure of that which nature or modesty prompts us to conceal.

2. Noun

Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonor; ignominy; derision; contempt.

3. Noun

The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach, and degrades a person in the estimation of others; disgrace.

4. Noun

The parts which modesty requires to be covered; the private parts.

5. Verb

To make ashamed; to excite in (a person) a comsciousness of guilt or impropriety, or of conduct derogatory to reputation; to put to shame.

6. Verb

To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.

7. Verb

To mock at; to deride.

8. Noun

To be ashamed; to feel shame.

9. Noun

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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