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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
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
There's no shame in educating yourself on high-quality jewelry, so why be afraid of educating yourself on price points?
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Kimberly Williams, 49, learned first-hand how that stigma can shame women into silence after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
That's a shame because what happens in the corona is critical to understanding solar activity and its impacts on space weather.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
There's no shame in educating yourself on high-quality jewelry, so why be afraid of educating yourself on price points?
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Instead of shaming people who are trying to save their lives, the United States must change course and invest in policies that work to curb the chaos and uplift communities.
—Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Kimberly Williams, 49, learned first-hand how that stigma can shame women into silence after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shame
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Consumers will no longer need to fear misinformation or suffer from buyer’s remorse over life insurance policies that don’t fully meet their needs.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Biden framed the decision as a crucial step in restoring dignity and opportunity to those who have shown remorse and made efforts toward rehabilitation.Shamim Chowdhury, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Even Silent Hill 2 Remake released on Steam at the same time (though not on Xbox, more’s the pity).Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Charles mixes pity and hostility in his relationship to Valentin (Nicolas Deguy), a nihilist junkie who robs church collection boxes and becomes the agent of Charles’s fate.Armond White, National Review, 25 Sep. 2024
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His first term ended in disgrace, with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results culminating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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But in 1892, Charles Lummis — Los Angeles’ pioneering historian, ethnographer, and founder of the Southwest Museum — was writing furiously in The Times about the disgrace of Indian schools.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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To see the reigning English champions humiliated and humbled in such a manner is a very rare event.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Teeny feels humiliated over the fact that Genevieve left her out of the Sol vote, which is more than understandable.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Helping children ‘get it right’ moves away from shame and guilt and toward feelings of positive self-worth and capability.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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By one hand, he is bound to himself, to his impiety, his recklessness, his envy and pride, his guilt and spite.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yaeger questioned why Mangum had not come forward earlier or sent apologies directly to the three former lacrosse players, long after her allegations were discredited.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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This response was a bold, unfiltered counterpunch meant to discredit the lawsuit, take aim at Buzbee, and flip the narrative.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The settlement terms require ABC News to publish a note on its website expressing regret over the claim.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This terrible public health crisis and our past work for opioid manufacturers will always be a source of profound regret for our firm.Reuters, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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This could be used improperly to pressure or embarrass the opposing party.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Reporters circle, looking for a chance to embarrass the military for accepting Black women into its ranks, while male colleagues are openly disrespectful, with Gen. Halt (Dean Norris) setting a contemptuous example from the top.Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Shame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shame. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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