shames
Americannoun
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shamosim
plural
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The memory of it shames me even now as I hear, in my mind, his answer echo down the years.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
It shames me all day with the ballooning total.
From Slate ● Nov. 16, 2024
“That is a disgrace. It outrages and shames me deeply,” Scholz said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
She shames his grammar, then orders him to call Estella into the room.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2023
The fact shames him, causes him to turn briefly away.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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