What is another word for be shamed?

Pronunciation: [biː ʃˈe͡ɪmd] (IPA)

Being shamed is a result of feeling humiliated or embarrassed due to a particular comment, action, or circumstance. There are several synonyms for the term "be shamed", such as disgraced, humiliated, dishonored, mortified, embarrassed, and abashed. Disgraced refers to a loss of honor or respect due to shameful behavior or actions. Humiliated refers to a feeling of shame or lowered self-esteem. Dishonored refers to the loss of respect or status due to some wrongdoing. Mortified and embarrassed both refer to the feeling of shame or embarrassment over a particular situation. Lastly, abashed refers to feeling ashamed or embarrassed due to being caught in a particular activity or behavior.

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What are the hypernyms for Be shamed?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Be shamed

  • Those who cultivate moral confusion for profit should understand this: we will name their names and shame them as they deserve to be shamed.
    Robert J. Dole
  • We will not be beaten. But we may be shamed and embarrassed on a needlessly long road to victory.
    Ralph Peters
  • What have I done, or tried, or said In thanks to that dear woman dead? Men triumph over women still, Men trample women's rights at will, And man's lust roves the world untamed. * * * * O grave, keep shut lest I be shamed.
    John Masefield

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