for shame

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Also, shame on you. An expression that condemns someone for being dishonorable or disgraceful. For example, “For shame,” said Carol to the puppy, “You shouldn't have done that,” or “Shame on you for cheating,” the teacher said. [c. 1300]

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ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?

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navy

beryl

azure

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Words nearby for shame

Forrester, Forrestier's disease, forsake, forsaken, Forseti, for shame, for short, for show, forsook, forsooth, forspeak

How to use for shame in a sentence

Sands was involved in a scandalous-for-the-time romance with the carpenter and there were rumors she was pregnant with his child.
New York’s Most Tragic Ghost Loves Minimalist Swedish Fashion|Nina Strochlic|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But there's a ton of value for me in my background and my history, and losing it would be a shame.
My Week on Jewish Tinder|Emily Shire|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
There was no mistaking this for the gaudiness and gilt of made-for-TV awards shows.
Streetwear pioneer, visionary entrepreneur, and community mentor Daymond John is honored with Hennessy Privilege Award|Hennessy|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Given the potential for a cyber tit-for-tat to escalate, Obama has even more incentive to find a diplomatic solution.
Obama Could Hit China to Punish North Korea|Shane Harris, Tim Mak|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Twenty-five more for-profits are on well on their way to doing the same thing.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tell Lady Maude the candid truth, and take shame and blame to yourself, as you deserve.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
I had it put in order whilst you were in London; it was a shame to let a sacred place remain in such a state.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
For better is the iniquity of a man, than a woman doing a good turn, and a woman bringing shame and reproach.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
He could not possibly doubt or question, and shame flooded him till he felt himself the meanest man alive.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood
My own yielding folly alone is to blame, and I shall take shame to myself for ever.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood