be ashamed of someone
to feel disappointed and upset by someone’s behavior
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To be, or to become ashamed or embarrassed
wince
verb
to react to something with a sudden expression on your face that shows you are embarrassed or feel pain
feel bad (about something)
to feel guilty or unhappy about something
make a fool of yourself
to make yourself seem stupid by behaving in a silly or embarrassing way
be caught with your pants down
to be embarrassed by something that happens because you are not prepared for it
reproach yourself
to feel ashamed and angry because you know that you have done something wrong
feel awful
to feel guilty or sad
hang your head
to look downward because you feel ashamed
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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