# shamed

Pronunciation: say "SHAYMD" /ʃeɪmd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of shame. — simple past and past participle of shame
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of shame. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The scandal shamed the entire family for years afterward._
   - _He was publicly shamed for cheating his business partners._

## Adjective

2. Made to feel disgrace, guilt, or embarrassment, especially after being publicly exposed or criticized.
   - Simple: Made to feel bad and embarrassed because of something seen as wrong.
   - _The shamed executive resigned within hours of the report's release._
   - _He offered a shamed apology and could not meet anyone's eyes._

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