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shame

/ʃeɪm/

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noun

عار، خجل

Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.

Examples :

"The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."

لم يستطع المراهق تحمل عار تقديم والديه.

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noun

عار، أسف

Something to regret.

Examples :

"It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."

كان من العار ألا أرى العرض بعد كل تلك المسافة.

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noun

عار، خزي

Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.

Examples :

"The student's dishonesty brought shame upon his family. "

جلبت خيانة الطالب العار على عائلته.

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noun

عار، خزي

The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.

Examples :

"His dishonesty was a shame, bringing reproach upon the whole team. "

كانت أمانته عارًا، وجلب العار للفريق بأكمله.

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noun

عار، خجل

That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.

Examples :

"The child hid his shame, his private parts, behind the tree. "

أخفى الطفل عاره، أعضائه التناسلية، خلف الشجرة.

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interjection

عار!

Examples :

""Shame on you for not listening to your teacher!" the principal exclaimed. "

صاح المدير: «عار عليك لعدم الاستماع إلى معلمك! »

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interjection

يا للأسف!

Expressing sympathy.

Examples :

"Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!"

يا للأسف، يا مسكين، لا بد أنك تشعر بالبرد!

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verb

أخزى

To cause to feel shame.

Examples :

"Her boss's harsh criticism shamed her into working harder. "

أخزتها انتقادات رئيسها القاسية، مما دفعها إلى العمل بجد أكبر.

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verb

أخزى، عيّر

To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.

Examples :

"The teacher's harsh words shamed the student for his dishonesty. "

أخزت كلمات المعلم القاسية الطالب بسبب عدم أمانته.

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verb

أخزى

To drive or compel by shame.

Examples :

"The politician was shamed into resigning."

أُخزي السياسي حتى استقال.

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verb

شعر بالخجل، خجل

To feel shame, be ashamed.

Examples :

"After failing the test, Sarah shamed herself for not studying harder. "

بعد أن رسبت سارة في الاختبار، شعرت بالخجل لعدم دراستها بجدية أكبر.

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verb

سخر من، تهكم

To mock at; to deride.

Examples :

"The teacher shamefully derided the student's answer in front of the class. "

سخر المعلم بشكل مخزٍ من إجابة الطالب أمام الفصل.

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