shames
Because it is a word with a single syllable, shames is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofshames
- Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
Example: "The teenager couldn’t bear the shame of introducing his parents."
- Something to regret.
Example: "It was a shame not to see the show after driving all that way."
- Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.
- The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.
- That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.
- To cause to feel shame.
Example: "I was shamed by the teacher's public disapproval."
- To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
- To drive or compel by shame.
Example: "The politician was shamed into resigning."
- To feel shame, be ashamed.
- To mock at; to deride.
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