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schaamte — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ignominy noun Public shame and loss of respect, especially following a humiliating failure or disgrace.
  • reproach noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
  • shame noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

Senses

schaamte is used for these senses in English:

  • ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.
  • reproach Disgrace or shame.
  • shame An 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.
  • shame Something to regret.

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.

reproach — full definition

  1. noun A mild expression of blame or disappointment.
  2. verb To criticize or blame someone, usually gently.

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