skam — meaning in English

English meaning

• disgrace noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
• ignominy noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
• shame noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

Senses

skam is used for these senses in English:

• disgrace The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
• ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

disgrace — full definition

1. noun A loss of reputation or respect caused by shameful behavior.
2. verb To bring shame upon someone or something.

ignominy — full definition

1. noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
2. noun An event or act that brings such shame.

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