definition of
shame

[1] #1 shame n. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt. wn

[2] #2 shame n. [disgrace, ignominy] a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison". wn

[3] #3 shame v. [dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint] bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime". wn

[4] #4 shame n. [pity] an unfortunate development; "it's a pity he couldn't do it". wn

[5] #5 shame v. compel through a sense of shame; "She shamed him into making amends". wn