Word noun
shaming
n.
US /ˈʃeɪmɪŋ/ UK /ʃˈeɪmɪŋ/ sham·ing
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of publicly criticizing someone to make them feel ashamed of their actions or appearance.
the practice of subjecting someone to public disgrace or social rejection, often as a form of social control or moral policing.
Simple“The online shaming of the shoplifter went viral within hours.”
In context“Sociologists argue that public shaming has evolved from a local community practice into a global digital phenomenon with lasting psychological consequences.”
UsageOften used in compound nouns like 'body shaming' or 'public shaming'.
Synonyms
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated