cause shame
Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words
to be the reason for a feeling of shame
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Examples (10)
- His unethical actions caused great shame to the entire organization.
- The scandal will undoubtedly cause considerable shame to the government.
- Lying often causes more shame than the truth ever could.
- Her public outburst caused deep shame to her parents.
- Such a betrayal could cause lasting shame for generations.
- He feared that his failure would cause immense shame to his ancestors.
- The company's negligence caused national shame after the disaster.
- Trying to hide the mistake only caused more shame.
- Do you think your behavior will cause any shame to your family?
- I promise I will never cause shame upon our family name.