shame meaning and definition

SHAME noun

Definition of shame (noun)

1. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
2. a state of dishonor
   • "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
   • synonyms: disgrace, ignominy
3. an unfortunate development
   • "it's a pity he couldn't do it"
   • synonyms: pity

SHAME verb

Definition of shame (verb)

1. bring shame or dishonor upon
   • "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
   • synonyms: attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour
   • antonym: honor
2. compel through a sense of shame
   • "She shamed him into making amends"
3. cause to be ashamed
4. surpass or beat by a wide margin