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SHAMES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word shames. (exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word shames. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHAMES

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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

pity
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• share the suffering of

attaint
verb, nounv, n
verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• condemn by attainder

demean
verbv
verb

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

dishonour
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

humiliate
verbv
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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

insult
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

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

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

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)

mortify
verbv
verb

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

• hold within limits and control

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• undergo necrosis

Best Hypernyms For SHAMES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shames, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (29)
arouse compel dishonor dishonour elicit enkindle evoke exceed feeling fire kindle misfortune obligate oblige outdo outgo outmatch outperform outstrip provoke raise surmount surpass belittles dishonors disrespects embarrasses humiliates ridicules
Phrases (1)
bad luck

Alternatives for DISGRACE

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