1. plural of shame; feelings of guilt, regret, or sadness caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior

1. third person singular present of shame; causes someone to feel ashamed

Examples

• The shames of his past haunted him for years.
• She carries many shames from her childhood mistakes.
• His behavior shames the entire family.
• The scandal shames the company’s reputation.
• Nothing shames him more than disappointing his parents.
• The coach shames players who don’t try their best.
• Her success shames those who doubted her abilities.