shame
shame
feeling of disgrace
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shame with Russian translation
shame usage examples
Она отвернулась со стыдом после ошибки.
She turned away in shame after the mistake.
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shame belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
shame synonyms
Related words worth learning together
an intense, often humiliating form of shame; can sound literary or old-fashioned
She felt mortification when her mistake was read aloud.
inner reproach or blaming oneself for a fault; introspective and moral
She was full of self-reproach after missing the deadline.
closer to social awkwardness or awkward exposure rather than moral failing
He blushed with embarrassment when he tripped on stage.
emphasizes responsibility and moral judgment for a wrong action; internal blame
He felt guilt after lying to his friend.
a stronger, often public form of shame involving loss of dignity or being put down
The public exposure brought him intense humiliation.
focuses on social dishonour or loss of reputation rather than the immediate feeling
The scandal brought disgrace on the whole family.
deep regret and sorrow for wrongdoing, often with desire to make amends; moral and reflective
He expressed sincere remorse for his actions.
an idiom meaning loss of reputation or respect; emphasizes social consequences rather than inner feeling
He refused to apologize because he feared the loss of face.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce shame and what this word means
shame means shame. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce shame
/ʃeɪm/
shame translation
shame
shame examples
She turned away in shame after the mistake.
shame transcription
/ʃeɪm/, /ˈʃeɪm/
Questions about this word
shame meaning: what does it mean?
feeling of disgrace
shame pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
shame is pronounced as /ʃeɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
shame definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She turned away in shame after the mistake. Translation: Она отвернулась со стыдом после ошибки.
Is shame part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, shame can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shame part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, shame can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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