Word
shaming
Phoneticssham·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/
UK/ʃˈeɪmɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of publicly criticizing someone to make them feel ashamed of their actions or appearance.
n. the practice of subjecting someone to public disgrace or social rejection, often as a form of social control or moral policing.
Examples
“Online shaming can be very harmful to a person's mental health.”
“The public shaming of the politician followed the leak of his private messages to the press.”
“Sociologists argue that while shaming was once a localized tool for maintaining community standards, the digital age has amplified its reach, often resulting in disproportionate consequences for the individual.”
Examples
simple
“Online shaming can be very harmful to a person's mental health.”
contextual
“The public shaming of the politician followed the leak of his private messages to the press.”
complex
“Sociologists argue that while shaming was once a localized tool for maintaining community standards, the digital age has amplified its reach, often resulting in disproportionate consequences for the individual.”
Usage
Often used in compound nouns like 'body shaming' or 'public shaming'.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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