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Definition of "shaming" [shaming]

  • The activity of shaming (see the verb shame). (noun)
  • Present participle of shame. (verb)

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Use "shaming" in a sentence
  • "The present system of hyper-focus and shaming is not working, and I hate to see proposals like this, that would indoctrinate a whole new generation of kids into these obsessive and unhealthy perspectives."
  • "I noted that fat shaming is sexist as long as it is done differently to men and women mostly because I'm hopelessly pedantic."
  • "I wrote a blog post about Perez Hilton's misogyny, citing the recent situation with Prejean as a primary example, and attempting to point out that "slut-shaming" is a great way to shoot yourself in the foot if you care about gay activism."