Definition of "Shame" :

noun: an unfortunate development

noun: a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

noun: a state of dishonor

"One mistake brought shame to all his family."

verb: surpass or beat by a wide margin

verb: cause to be ashamed

verb: compel through a sense of shame

"She shamed him into making amends."

verb: bring shame or dishonor upon