SHAME Synonyms

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

• feeling embarrassed due to modesty

• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

• the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)

• some event that causes someone to be embarrassed

• extreme excess

• a state of dishonor

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

• a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

• an unfortunate development

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

• share the suffering of

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• condemn by attainder

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• a state of dishonor

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

• practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

• hold within limits and control

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• undergo necrosis