shame vs ashamed

 

✅ Shame

• Correct word (noun or verb).

• Noun meaning: a painful feeling of guilt, embarrassment, or disgrace.

  • Example: He felt deep shame after lying to his friend.

• Verb meaning: to make someone feel guilty or embarrassed.

  • Example: They tried to shame her for speaking up.

❌ Ashame

• Not a correct English word.

• Many people confuse it with ashamed.

✅ Ashamed

• Adjective (describes feelings).

• Meaning: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or regret about something.

  • Example: She felt ashamed of her mistake.

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📌 In short:

• Use shame (noun/verb).

• Use ashamed (adjective).

• Don’t use ashame — it’s incorrect.