Synonyms for shame

noun

1. A disgrace

   embarrassment, stigma, blot; see disgrace 2.

2. A sense of wrongdoing

   bad conscience, mortification, confusion, humiliation, compunction, regret, chagrin, discomposure, irritation, remorse, stupefaction, embarrassment, abashment, self-reproach, self-reproof, self-disgust, stings of conscience, pangs of remorse; see also guilt.

3. A condition of disgrace

   humiliation, dishonor, degradation; see disgrace 1, scandal.

put to shame

1. make ashamed, humiliate, embarrass; see shamev.

2. outdo, do better than, outclass, beat; see defeat 1, 3.

verb