shame
/ˈʃeɪ̯m/ adjective C2- Embarrassed and shy, particularly because one is the subject of attention.
- Causing embarrassment or shyness.
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“To kill a naked cub is shame.
More I cannot do; but if ye will, I can save ye the shame that comes of killing a brother against whom there is no fault--a brother spoken for and bought into the Pack according to the Law of the Jungle.”
That is great shame.”
“Worm--worm--earth-worm,” said Bagheera, “as well as other things which I cannot now say for shame.”
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