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shaming

UK
/ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/

Translations

shamingnoun
shamings
pl
humiliationAu sens de critique ou ridicule public visant à humilier quelqu’un.
Online shaming can ruin a person's reputation in a matter of hours.
L'humiliation publique en ligne peut ruiner la réputation d'une personne en quelques heures.
Additional translations
mise au piloriExpression plus marquée, surtout pour la condamnation ou l’exposition publique.
Synonyms
humiliation
stigma
dishonor
embarrassment
disgrace
shaminggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/
Used both attributively and predicatively to mean 'causing shame; humiliating'.
humiliantQui cause de la honte ou de l’humiliation.
It was a shaming experience to be singled out in front of the whole class.
C'était une expérience humiliantе d'être montré du doigt devant toute la classe.
Additional translations
déshonorantEmploi plus soutenu; met l’accent sur l’atteinte à l’honneur ou à la dignité.
shameverb

shaming

Gerund

shamed
Past Simple
shamed
Past Participle
shaming
Gerund
UK
/ʃeɪm/
US
/ʃeɪm/
The teacher shamed the student for not completing the assignment on time.
Le professeur a humilié l'élève parce qu'il n'avait pas rendu le devoir à temps.
faire honte à
Her performance shamed all the other competitors.
Sa performance a fait honte à tous les autres concurrents.
Additional translations
déshonorerSoutenu.
Synonyms
embarrass
mortify
humiliate
disgrace
abash

Definitions

shamingnoun
The act or practice of subjecting someone to public criticism, ridicule, or humiliation for perceived wrongdoing.
Online shaming can ruin a person's reputation in a matter of hours.
shaminggerund / present participle
Causing or intended to cause shame; humiliating.
It was a shaming experience to be singled out in front of the whole class.
shameverb
To cause someone to feel guilt or embarrassment.
The teacher shamed the student for not completing the assignment on time.
To bring disgrace or dishonor upon someone or something.
The scandal shamed the entire organization.
To make someone feel inadequate by comparison.
Her performance shamed all the other competitors.
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