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I . shame [ʃeɪm] N no pl

1. shame (humiliation):

shame
shame
shame on you!
to put sb to shame

2. shame (pity):

shame
pena f
it's a shame that ...
é uma pena que ... +subj
what a shame!

II . shame [ʃeɪm] VB trans

shame

Usage examples with shame

it's a shame that ...
é uma pena que ... +subj
shame on you!
what a shame!
to put sb to shame

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Cowardice is the most serious shame for a male.
en.wikipedia.org
It's a shame in a way, as there's plenty to chunter about in the 35 minutes before that.
www.denofgeek.com
Then a screen writer ran over to them and started screaming - shame on you - disgusting.
www.independent.co.uk
Such strength of character -- and it is strength of character -- has become an anachronism in a country where shame is deader than the proverbial doornail.
humanevents.com
Club supporters had mixed reactions and feelings towards the situation as the club was left with dishonour and shame.
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Soon, he steals money from his father to buy tobacco, but finally decides not to do this out of shame.
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Certainly, a wagonload of shame needs to be showered upon successive governments.
www.independent.co.uk
The primary emotions consistently linked with moral development are guilt, shame, empathy, and sympathy.
en.wikipedia.org
She, in a distressed mood, says that such guys are a shame towards friendship as they pretend to be friends but really have other intentions.
en.wikipedia.org
It is a shame that businesses do not take more care of their kitchens and general premisses and adhere to the laws of basic food hygiene.
www.leicestermercury.co.uk

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