shame
noun
the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another.
were shaming
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past progressiveof shame.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Initially, the police’s preliminary findings of her allegations said she had played up her story “to enhance her online popularity,” sparking outrage by her supporters and drawing accusations that the authorities were shaming a victim.
From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
The actor alleged that "officers and rank and file were shaming" Hudson for wanting to participate in therapy, which was reportedly the reason he didn't get help for mental health issues.
From Fox News ● Jan. 27, 2022
“We talked about meddling women, but the truth was that they were shaming us by doing what they could.”
From The Three Brides by Charlotte Mary Yonge
