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for shame

for shame interjection: an expression of disapproval; you should be ashamed of yourself!

Interjection

  1. An expression of disapproval; you should be ashamed of yourself!
    • Using that kind of language in mixed company, Mike? For shame!
    Synonyms:
    shame on you

Synonyms of for shame

Questions about for shame

What does for shame mean?
For shame means an expression of disapproval; you should be ashamed of yourself!
What part of speech is for shame?
For shame is an interjection.

Words near for shame in the dictionary

  1. for reasons
  2. for rent
  3. for sake of
  4. for sale
  5. for Scotland
  6. for shame
  7. for shame's sake
  8. for sheezy
  9. for shit
  10. for shits and giggles
  11. for shits and grins

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