SHAME
/ʃeɪm/
5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of SHAME
noun
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Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
"The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."
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Something to regret.
"It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."
interjection
- A cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, either to denounce the speaker or to agree with the speaker's denunciation of some person or matter; often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.
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Expressing sympathy.
"Shame, you poor thing, you must be cold!"
verb
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To cause to feel shame.
"I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."
- To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
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Anagrams of SHAME
haems10
hames10
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About the word SHAME
Is "SHAME" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "SHAME" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "SHAME" worth?
In Scrabble, "SHAME" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "SHAME" mean?
Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
What are the anagrams of "SHAME"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SHAME: HAEMS, HAMES.