What does SHAME mean?

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• noun: a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior
• verb: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃeɪm/
• UK: /ʃeɪm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "shame" traces back to the Old English word "sceamu" which means "shame, disgrace, or dishonor." The word has been used in English since the 13th century. It is commonly used to describe a feeling of humiliation or distress caused by ones own actions or those of others. It can also be used as a verb to describe causing someone to feel shame.

5. Synonyms:

• noun: embarrassment, humiliation, mortification, chagrin
• verb: humiliate, embarrass, mortify, chagrin

6. Related Words: blame, chime, flame, frame, same

7. Example Sentences:

• The shame he felt after cheating on the test was overwhelming.
• The teacher shamed the student for not completing the assignment on time.