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put to shame

Verb

Meaning

(transitive) To humiliate; to disgrace.

(transitive) To outdo thoroughly; to surpass; to outperform; to show up.

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Examples

Does not the gratitude of the dog put to shame any man who is ungrateful to his benefactors? Basil of Caesarea

Must we be put to shame by much smaller and poorer countries, by Ireland, France, Austria or Sweden, who have understood that a nation's support of its arts is a matter of both national pride and cultural survival? Theodore Bikel

Who leaves no traces in the field, will be put to shame at harvest. Turkish Proverb

However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame.” Source: Internet

Even Arjun would be put to shame with the intensity shown by you to see only & only the dark side of India. Source: Internet

Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.” Source: Internet

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