ALL meanings of for shame
for shame
F f - verb with object for shame to publicly humiliate or shame for being or doing something specified (usually used in combination): kids who've been fat-shamed and bullied; dog-shaming pictures of canines chewing up shoes. 1
- verb with object for shame to drive, force, etc., through shame: He shamed her into going. 1
- verb with object for shame to cover with ignominy or reproach; disgrace. 1
- idioms for shame for shame!, you should feel ashamed!: What a thing to say to your mother! For shame! 1
- idioms for shame put to shame, to cause to suffer shame or disgrace. to outdo; surpass: She played so well she put all the other tennis players to shame. 1
- noun for shame the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame. 1
- noun for shame susceptibility to this feeling: to be without shame. 1
- noun for shame disgrace; ignominy: His actions brought shame upon his parents. 1
- noun for shame a fact or circumstance bringing disgrace or regret: The bankruptcy of the business was a shame. It was a shame you couldn't come with us. 1
- verb with object for shame to cause to feel shame; make ashamed: His cowardice shamed him. 1
- interjection for shame You should be ashamed of yourself!. 0