shame

Noun

• an unfortunate development
  • it's a pity he couldn't do it
    

• a state of dishonor
  • one mistake brought shame to all his family
    
  • suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
    

• a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

Verb

• surpass or beat by a wide margin

• cause to be ashamed

• compel through a sense of shame
  • She shamed him into making amends
    

• bring shame or dishonor upon
  • he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  pity , disgrace , ignominy , dishonor , dishonour , attaint
• Antonyms: 
  honor , honour , reward