What does for shame mean?
For shame means (intransitive, obsolete) To be ashamed; be greatly ashamed..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(intransitive, obsolete) To be ashamed; be greatly ashamed..
Use for shame when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
For shame means (intransitive, obsolete) To be ashamed; be greatly ashamed..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use for shame where its definition matches the intended context.
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