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SHAME PLANT Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase shame plant. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase shame plant. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHAME PLANT

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chagrin
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

dishonor
nounn
noun

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

embarrassment
nounn
noun

• 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

humiliation
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

• strong feelings of embarrassment

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

• depriving one of self-esteem

ignominy
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

mortification
nounn
noun

• 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)

opprobrium
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a state of extreme dishonor

action plant
nounn
noun

• prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled

humble plant
nounn
noun

• prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled

live-and-die
adjectiveadj
noun

• prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled

mimosa pudica
nounn
noun

• prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled

sensitive plant
nounn
noun

• prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled

• semi-climbing prickly evergreen shrub of tropical America having compound leaves sensitive to light and touch

touch-me-not
verb, nounv, n
noun

• North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil

• Mediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched

• prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled

Best Hypernyms For SHAME PLANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shame plant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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mimosa

Alternatives for CHAGRIN

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