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Shames

Noun / ʃeɪmz / Another word for shames — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shames is the plural form of the noun shame, which means a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.

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dissemble assume pity attaint feign pretend affect disgrace honor shame dishonor sham dishonour ignominy simulate embarrassments humiliations disgraces indignities discomfitures mortifications regrets remorses guilts penitences repentances compunctions contritions qualms scruples misgivings doubts inhibitions restraints hang-ups

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  1. She felt a deep sense of shames when she realized she had forgotten her lines in the school play.
  2. He couldnt bear the shames of being caught cheating on the exam.
  3. The shames of his past mistakes made him hesitant to take any risks.
  4. She felt a sense of shames when she saw how much plastic waste she had generated.
  5. He was filled with shames when he saw the damage he had caused to the environment.

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