Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shame

Alternative form of shammes

plural of shame

I condemn the content of this speech; Expression of admonishment or disgust at the content of a speech.

The activity by which somebody is shamed.

present participle of shame

A cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, either to denounce the speaker or to agree with the speaker's denunciation of some person or matter; often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.

(transitive) To cause to feel shame. / (transitive) To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace. / (transitive) To drive or compel by shame.

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. / Something to regret.

(uncountable) The property of being shameful. / (countable) The result or product of being shameful.