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shames

/ʃeɪmz/

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noun

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."

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noun

Something to regret.

Examples :

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

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noun

Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.

Examples :

"The public shames endured by the politician after the scandal ruined his career. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"Dishonesty in her academic work became one of the greatest shames of her life. "

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noun

That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.

Examples :

"The old photograph, depicting children bathing nude in a river, carefully obscured their shames. "

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verb

To cause to feel shame.

Examples :

"His older brother's perfect grades always shames him, even though he studies hard too. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The student's plagiarism shames the entire school. "

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verb

To drive or compel by shame.

Examples :

"The politician was shamed into resigning."

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verb

To feel shame, be ashamed.

Examples :

"He always shames easily when he makes a mistake in class. "

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verb

To mock at; to deride.

Examples :

"The older brother often shames his younger brother for being afraid of the dark. "

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noun

A sexton in a synagogue.

Examples :

"The shames meticulously cleaned and prepared the synagogue for the Sabbath service. "

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The candle used to light the other eight candles of a Hanukkah menorah.

Examples :

"Each night of Hanukkah, the child carefully lights the shames before lighting the other candles on the menorah. "

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