shame
noun
the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another.
have been shaming
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present perfect progressiveof shame.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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It has already topped the US box office, but is unlikely to be great for cinema popcorn sales, as people have been shaming other movie-goers for eating, or even breathing, too loudly during screenings.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2018
