Shame

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Chagrin

Synonyms Humiliation, chagrin, loss of face, embarrassment, abashment, discomfiture, guilt, contrition, mortification, ignominy, shamefacedness, indignity, discomfort, discomposure, remorse, and compunction.

Discredit

Synonyms Disgrace, discredit, ignominy, ill-repute, scandal, opprobrium, condemnation, disesteem, derogation, dishonour, degradation, disrepute, infamy, odium, obloquy, contempt, and reprobation.

Discredit to

Synonyms Discredit to, stain on, blot on, slur on, bad reflection on, scandal, smirch on, disgrace to, blemish on, blot on the escutcheon of, reproach to, stigma, and outrage.

Misfortune

Synonyms Pity, crying shame, source of regret, unfortunate thing, ill luck, crime, misfortune, cause for regret, sad thing, bad luck, bummer, and sin.

Humiliate

Synonyms Humiliate, make someone feel ashamed, embarrass, chasten, put someone in their place, cut down to size, make someone eat crow, mortify, chagrin, abash, humble, take down a peg or two, show up, and own.

Example Sentences

It's a shame you missed that.

He felt deep shame for lying.

What a shame she left early.

Shame prevented him from speaking up.