skam — meaning in English

English meaning

• dishonour noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
• 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:

• dishonour Shame or disgrace.
• ignominy Great dishonor, shame, or humiliation.

dishonour — full definition

1. noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
2. verb To bring shame upon someone, or to refuse to accept or pay a financial instrument such as a cheque.

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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