shaming

/SH EY1 M IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To cause to feel shame.

    “I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval.”

  2. 2

    To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.

  3. 3

    To drive or compel by shame.

    “The politician was shamed into resigning.”

  4. 4

    To feel shame, be ashamed.

  5. 5

    To mock at; to deride.

Antonyms

dignifyhonor
noun
  1. 1

    The activity by which somebody is shamed.

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