What is another word for held shame?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛld ʃˈe͡ɪm] (IPA) 
The feeling of "held shame" can be represented by a variety of synonyms. These include but are not limited to, humiliation, disgrace, embarrassment, mortification, and guilt. Each of these words describes the deep, often painful emotion that comes with feeling shame. Humiliation refers to the act of being humbled or degraded by someone else. Disgrace implies a loss of honor or respect in the eyes of others. Embarrassment points to the discomfort one feels in a social situation due to some perceived failing. Mortification suggests a strong sense of humiliation and shame due to one's own actions, while guilt refers to the feeling of having committed a wrong that one cannot undo.
