outshame

/ˈaʊtʃeɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to surpass or exceed the shame or sense of shame felt by someone

“The politician’s scandal outshamed the company’s previous misconduct.”

2. noun

an act or state of surpassing shame or sense of shame

“The news was a severe outshame for the politician’s reputation.”

Synonyms

  • embarrass
  • humiliate
  • shame

Antonyms

  • glorify
  • honour