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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