shame

(noun) a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt.

(noun) a state of dishonor. Synonyms: disgrace, ignominy. Examples: "One mistake brought shame to all his family." "Suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison."

(noun) an unfortunate development. Synonyms: pity. Example: "It's a pity he couldn't do it."

(verb) bring shame or dishonor upon. Synonyms: dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint. Example: "He dishonored his family by committing a serious crime."

(verb) compel through a sense of shame. Example: "She shamed him into making amends."

(verb) cause to be ashamed.

(verb) surpass or beat by a wide margin.