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

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 notes

In plain EnglishDeliberately making someone feel embarrassed or disgraced, often in public.

Common pairings

public shaming body shaming online shaming

Word forms

shamings plural

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Rhymes for shaming

naming taming flaming blaming foaming framing roaming beaming teaming gleaming steaming dreaming

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Frequently asked questions

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.