1.a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
2.a state of dishonor;
one mistake brought shame to all his family
3.an unfortunate development;
it's a pity he couldn't do it
1.bring shame or dishonor upon;
he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
2.compel through a sense of shame;
She shamed him into making amends
3.cause to be ashamed
4.surpass or beat by a wide margin