noun
Uncommon
shaming
SHAYM-ihng
Shaming (noun) means the act of publicly criticising or humiliating someone to make them feel ashamed. Example: “Online shaming can follow someone for years after a single mistake.”
noun
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The act of publicly criticising or humiliating someone to make them feel ashamed.
"Online shaming can follow someone for years after a single mistake."
"The teacher was accused of shaming students in front of the class."
How to use shaming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDeliberately making someone feel embarrassed or disgraced, often in public.
Common pairings
public shaming
body shaming
online shaming
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Word forms
- Plural
- shamings
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Rhymes for shaming
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What does “shaming” mean?
The word “shaming” means the act of publicly criticising or humiliating someone to make them feel ashamed. In plain terms, deliberately making someone feel embarrassed or disgraced, often in public.
How do you pronounce “shaming”?
“Shaming” is pronounced SHAYM-ihng (/ˈʃeɪm.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “shaming” in a sentence?
Here is “shaming” used in a sentence: “Online shaming can follow someone for years after a single mistake.”
What part of speech is “shaming”?
“Shaming” is a noun.
Is “shaming” a common word?
“Shaming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
