shame - Meaning in Sanskrit

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shame - Meaning in Sanskrit

shame Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of shame in English

shame noun

1. an unfortunate development

   Synonyms

   pity

   Example

   • "it's a pity he couldn't do it"
2. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
3. a state of dishonor

   Synonyms

   disgrace, ignominy

   Examples

   • "one mistake brought shame to all his family"
   • "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"

shame verb

1. surpass or beat by a wide margin
2. cause to be ashamed
3. compel through a sense of shame

   Example

   • "She shamed him into making amends"
4. bring shame or dishonor upon

   Synonyms

   attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour

   Example

   • "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"

Synonyms of shame

• pity
• disgrace, ignominy
• attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour

Description

Shame is an unpleasant self-conscious emotion often associated with negative self-evaluation; motivation to quit; and feelings of pain, exposure, distrust, powerlessness, and worthlessness.

Also see "Shame" on Wikipedia

More matches for shame

noun 

adjective 

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