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n a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt n a state of dishonor n an unfortunate development v bring shame or dishonor upon v compel through a sense of shame v cause to be ashamed v surpass o…

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  1. n a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt n a state of dishonor n an unfortunate development v bring shame or dishonor upon v compel through a sense of shame v cause to be ashamed v surpass or beat by a wide margin v make a pretence of v make believe with the intent to deceive