Disapprobation and Shame

Disapprobation

Disapprobation noun - Refusal to accept as right or desirable.

Shame and disapprobation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shame" instead a noun "Disapprobation".

Shame

Shame noun - The state of having lost the esteem of others.
Usage example: left the room in shame after his angry outburst

Disapprobation and shame are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disapprobation" instead a noun "Shame".

Nearby Words: sham, shameful, shameless, shamed, shaming

How words are described

moral moral disapprobation moral shame
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