Shame

Synonyms of shame

• disgrace
• humiliation
• embarrassment

Antonyms of shame

• honor
• pride
• dignity

Collocations of shame

shameful act

Frequency: 70 %

His shameful act was exposed to the public.

shameful behavior

Frequency: 65 %

Her shameful behavior at the party embarrassed her friends.

shameful secret

Frequency: 60 %

She carried the shameful secret with her for years.

shameful past

Frequency: 50 %

His shameful past haunted him wherever he went.

shameful mistake

Frequency: 45 %

Admitting his shameful mistake was difficult but necessary.

Idiomatic Expressions for shame

• Phrase: cry shame
  Meaning: to express strong disapproval or condemnation of something
  Usage: It's a cry shame that so many people are living in poverty in this wealthy country.