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[ noun ] strong feelings of embarrassment
Synonyms Used in print ("Editorials"...)Thus , when the Russians sent up their first sputnik , American chagrin was human enough , and American determination to put American satellites into orbit was perfectly understandable . (Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)The soldier 's voice was muffled again , stricken with chagrin . Related terms |
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[ verb ] cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Examples "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss" Related terms |
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