Synonyms for
Shaming
Definition
The act of causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
Synonyms & similar words
attaint
sham
dissemble
assume
disgrace
dishonor
simulate
affect
feign
pretend
honor
shame
dishonour
humiliation
embarrassment
disgrace
dishonor
discredit
ignominy
indignity
opprobrium
scandal
blame
condemnation
reproof
rebuke
reprimand
criticism
censure
objection
faultfinding
disapproval
denunciation
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- public shaming
- online shaming
- slut shaming
- body shaming
- victim shaming
- workplace shaming
- cancel culture shaming
Word family
Usage note
While 'shaming' often refers to causing someone to feel shame or disgrace, it is increasingly used in contexts like 'online shaming' or 'cancel culture' to describe public criticism or ostracism, sometimes with a perceived positive intent to hold individuals accountable.
Example sentences
- The bully was shaming his classmate for wearing glasses.
- The coach was shaming his team for not practicing enough.
- She felt shaming her sister was the only way to get her to change her behavior.
- His parents were shaming him for not doing his homework.
- The online trolls were shaming her for her appearance.
Quotes
Shaming people for circumstances outside of their control is not okay.
Shaming someone for their choices is not productive.
Shaming people for their mistakes doesn't help them learn from them.