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    sham
    /ʃam/

    noun

    adjective

    • 1. bogus; false: "a clergyman who arranged a sham marriage"

    verb

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  2. www.psychologytoday.com › the-resistance-hypothesis › 202406In Defense of Shame | Psychology Today

    Jun 24, 2024 · It’s a signal that goes off when we’ve done something wrong in social contexts. When people are caught breaking a rule or violating a norm, they may feel shame as a...

  3. www.betterhelp.com › advice › psychologistsDifferences Between Guilt And Shame | BetterHelp

    Jul 5, 2024 · Shame can be a painful feeling that has long-lasting effects on our relationships, overall mental health, and even our physical well-being. It can lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, personality disorders, digestive issues, and panic attacks.

  4. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / Is shame always bad?

    6 days ago · shame (noun) a strong feeling of guilt and embarrassment. to shame (verb) to make someone feel shame by, for example, publicly highlighting their bad behaviour. crippling /...

  5. www.psychmechanics.com › signs-of-shame-in-a-person20 Signs of shame in a person - PsychMechanics

    Jul 6, 2024 · Shame is your mind’s way of punishing or inhibiting what you’ve been doing: “Stop! Quit doing what you’ve been doing. Your status is low. We need to fix it.” Transient vs. Toxic shame. Shame, though painful, is thus a normal human emotion that tells us we’ve lowered ourselves in the eyes of others. It’s a low-status ...

  6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogShame (in Moderation) Is Good | Psychology Today

    Jun 28, 2024 · Shame (in Moderation) Is Good. Is it possible for us to have too little shame? Posted June 28, 2024 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch. Key points. Cultural trends have made shame the enemy, but it...

  7. www.betterhelp.com › advice › guiltLearning To Cope With Toxic Shame | BetterHelp

    Jul 1, 2024 · Toxic shame is a persistent, debilitating feeling of worthlessness that negatively impacts how an individual perceives themselves, manifesting as self-loathing. Learn how to cope with toxic shame through various support methods, including online therapy.

  8. ravinns.com › what-is-a-shamWhat is a Sham and the Economic Impact of Sham Investments?

    Jun 20, 2024 · The term’ sham’ could be defined as an imitation, fake, counterfeit, or fake imitation that is a copy of the original but isn’t genuine. In different areas, it can mean an untruth, an act, or a copy designed to give the wrong understanding to others purposefully.

  9. www.psychologytoday.com › how-i-began-to-confront-my-own-perfectionism-and-shameHow I Began to Confront My Own Perfectionism and Shame

    Jun 20, 2024 · Shame. How I Began to Confront My Own Perfectionism and Shame. Personal Perspective: When you figure out shame has been lying to you all along. Posted June 20, 2024 | Reviewed by Ray Parker....

  10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ShamashShamash - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · Shamash ( Akkadian: šamaš [a] ), also known as Utu ( Sumerian: d utu 𒀭𒌓 "Sun" [2]) was the ancient Mesopotamian sun god. He was believed to see everything that happened in the world every day, and was therefore responsible for justice and protection of travelers. As a divine judge, he could be associated with the underworld.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sense of shameSense of shame - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 7, 2024 · a motivating awareness of ethical responsibility.