shames

[ shah-muhs ]

noun

, plural sha·mo·sim [shah-, maw, -sim].

1. a variant of shammes.

Example Sentences

The term “plus-size” causes anger because the distinction inherently shames the woman concerned—and it gets worse.

From The Daily Beast

Look for gluten-free alternatives and be sure to read food labels carefully, suggests Lakatos Shames.

From The Daily Beast

Our engagement in politics is admittedly pathetic, one of the unforgivable shames of our society.

From The Daily Beast

Clad in electric pink saris, the all-female gang shames abusive husbands and corrupt politicians.

From The Daily Beast

During the campaign, Chinese of all ages were asked to memorize the Eight Honors and Eight Shames.

From The Daily Beast

They have redeemed Dublin from many shames, and made her name splendid among the names of cities.

From Project Gutenberg

All the same, the child's thought shames me that I've never done anything for the poor old thing; and she won't harm me.

From Project Gutenberg

The way those Australians do business shames us old-country folk.

From Project Gutenberg

It ‘comes of no ignoble lineage,’ he says, ‘nor shames its high descent.’

From Project Gutenberg

He shames me before the neighbours, talking that familiar with common men.

From Project Gutenberg