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Shame (Verb)

Meaning 1

Bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Disgrace
  • Dishonor
  • Dishonour
  • Attaint

Hyponyms

  • Defile
  • Foul
  • Maculate
  • Befoul

Related Words

  • Shame (noun)

Meaning 2

Surpass or beat by a wide margin.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

  • Outgo
  • Outperform
  • Exceed
  • Outstrip
  • Outdo
  • Surmount
  • Outmatch

Meaning 3

Cause to be ashamed.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Hypernyms

  • Evoke
  • Kindle
  • Raise
  • Fire
  • Enkindle
  • Provoke
  • Elicit

Related Words

  • Shame (noun)

Meaning 4

Compel through a sense of shame; "She shamed him into making amends".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

  • Oblige
  • Obligate

Related Words

  • Shame (noun)
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