noun
- the act of making someone feel ashamed or embarrassed, especially as a form of punishment or social control
verb
- present participle of shame; making someone feel ashamed or embarrassed
adjective
- causing feelings of shame or embarrassment
Examples
- Public shaming was once a common form of punishment.
- The teacher was shaming the student for not completing homework.
- Body shaming can have serious psychological effects.
- She felt the shaming looks from her classmates.
- Online shaming has become a serious social problem.
- The shaming ritual was part of their cultural tradition.
- He regretted shaming his friend in front of others.