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SHAMEFULNESS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word shamefulness. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word shamefulness. (close relations)
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blame
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed

• a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

adjective satellite

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

verb

• put or pin the blame on

• harass with constant criticism

• attribute responsibility to

culpability
nounn
noun

• a state of guilt

culpableness
nounn
noun

• a state of guilt

degradation
nounn
noun

• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

• a low or downcast state

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

disrepute
nounn
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

fault
nounn
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

• responsibility for a bad situation or event

• (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

verb

• put or pin the blame on

guilt
nounn
noun

• the state of having committed an offense

• remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense

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

infamy
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme dishonor

• evil fame or public reputation

opprobrium
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a state of extreme dishonor

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

scandal
nounn
noun

• disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

• a disgraceful event

sinfulness
nounn
noun

• estrangement from god

stigma
nounn
noun

• the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil

• a symbol of disgrace or infamy

• an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod

• a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

wickedness
nounn
noun

• morally objectionable behavior

• absence of moral or spiritual values

• the quality of being wicked

• estrangement from god

• the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions

disgracefulness
nounn
noun

• unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor

ignominiousness
nounn
noun

• unworthiness meriting public disgrace and dishonor

Best Hypernyms For SHAMEFULNESS

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

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