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put to shame

 
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shame
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part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to cause to feel ashamed.
The punishment by his teacher put the boy to shame.
synonyms:
disgrace, dishonor, humiliate
definition 2: to make a person or thing appear to be of less worth.
Your excellent cooking puts mine to shame.
synonyms:
eclipse
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