Shame Synonyms

72 shame synonyms include humiliation, mortification, chagrin, ignominy, loss of face, shamefacedness, embarrassment, indignity, abashment, and discomfort. Shame is a noun, and its antonyms are pride and indifference. Here are some additional synonyms for "shame" with example sentences.

Another word for Shame

72 other ways to say shame.

1. chagrin

  • shamefacedness  
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  • remorse
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  • mortification  
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  • loss of face  
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  • indignity  
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  • ignominy  
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  • humiliation  
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  • guilt  
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  • embarrassment  
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  • discomposure  
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  • discomfort
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  • discomfiture  
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  • contrition  
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  • compunction  
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  • chagrin  
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  • abashment
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2. discredit

  • scandal  
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  • reprobation
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  • opprobrium  
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  • odium  
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  • obloquy  
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  • infamy  
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  • ill-repute  
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  • ignominy  
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  • disrepute  
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  • dishonour  
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  • disgrace  
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  • disesteem  
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  • discredit  
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  • derogation  
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  • degradation
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  • contempt  
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  • condemnation  
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3. discredit to

  • stigma
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  • stain on  
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  • smirch on  
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  • slur on  
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  • scandal  
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  • reproach to  
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  • outrage  
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  • disgrace to  
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  • discredit to  
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  • blot on the escutcheon of  
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  • blot on  
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  • blemish on  
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  • bad reflection on  
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4. misfortune

  • unfortunate thing  
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  • source of regret  
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  • sin  
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  • sad thing  
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  • pity  
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  • misfortune  
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  • ill luck  
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  • crying shame  
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  • crime
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  • cause for regret  
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  • bummer  
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  • bad luck  
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5. humiliate

  • take down a peg or two  
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  • show up  
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  • put someone in their place  
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  • own
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  • mortify  
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  • make someone feel ashamed  
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  • make someone eat crow  
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  • humiliate  
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  • humble
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  • embarrass
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  • cut down to size  
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  • chasten  
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  • chagrin  
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  • abash
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Use shame in a Sentence

He felt deep shame for lying.

It's a shame you missed that.

shame prevented him from speaking up.

What a shame she left early.