Definition of "shame" []

• A painful emotion caused by a strong sense of guilt, embarrassment, unworthiness, or disgrace. (noun)
• Capacity for such a feeling: Have you no shame? (noun)
• One that brings dishonor, disgrace, or condemnation. (noun)
• A condition of disgrace or dishonor; ignominy. (noun)
• A great disappointment. (noun)

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• "April 15th, 2009 at 6:16 pm what is he so afraid of that he has to lower his head? shame, I say..shame. plain and simple"
• "Half the bottle is sitting *for shame for shame* on the top shelf of my fridge."
• "How he dares to do anything but hang his head in shame is beyond me."