| Main Entry: |
shame |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
disgrace, embarrassment |
Synonyms: |
abashment, bad conscience, blot,
chagrin,
compunction,
confusion,
contempt,
contrition,
degradation,
derision, discomposure,
discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute,
guilt,
humiliation,
ignominy, ill repute, infamy,
irritation, loss of face,
mortification, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, pang, pudency,
remorse,
reproach,
scandal, self-disgust, self-reproach, self-reproof, shamefacedness, skeleton in the cupboard, smear,
stigma, stupefaction,
treachery
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Antonyms: |
honor, pride, respect
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