shames

[US]/ʃeɪmz/
[UK]/ʃeɪmz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.feelings of guilt or embarrassment; acts that cause disgrace; shameful person or thing
v.to cause someone to feel ashamed; to disgrace or dishonor; to make someone feel embarrassed; to be a source of shame

Phrases & Collocations

shames others

shames us

shames me

shames society

shames him

shames them

shames her

shames people

shames everyone

shames themselves

Example Sentences

it shames me to admit my mistakes.

his actions shamed the entire team.

she shames her family with her behavior.

it shames us to see such injustice.

he shamed himself by lying.

they shamed the company with their scandal.

she feels shamed by her poor performance.

it shames me to see others suffer.

his failure shamed him in front of his peers.

she shamed him with her harsh words.

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