Words Containing SHAM

133 words contain SHAM anywhere. Scores range up to 26 points (SHAMEFACEDLY), averaging 16.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

To make ashamed.

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Past tense of ASHAME.

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With a feeling of shame.

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The state or quality of feeling shame.

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Plural of ASHAMEDNESS.

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Third-person singular present tense of ASHAME.

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Present participle of ASHAME.

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To cause to feel shame; disgrace.

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Past tense of BESHAME.

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Third-person singular present tense of BESHAME.

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Present participle of BESHAME.

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Situation badly mismanaged in every way.

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Be more shameful than another person or thing.

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Past tense of OUTSHAME.

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Third-person singular present tense of OUTSHAME.

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Present participle of OUTSHAME.

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A heavy overcoat style with a short shoulder cloak.

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Plural of PETERSHAM.

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A person regarded as morally objectionable.

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Plural of RAKESHAME.

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The game of rock paper scissors.

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Plural of ROSHAMBO.

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A thing that is not what it purports to be.

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A songbird of the genus Copsychus, glossy black with white rump.

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Able to be shamed.

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In a manner that can be shamed.

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Hot dry summer wind over the Persian Gulf.

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Plural of SHAMAL.

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Tribal spiritual mediator and healer.

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Relating to shamans or shamanism.

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In a manner relating to shamanism.

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Religious practice involving shamans communicating with spirits.

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Plural of SHAMANISM.

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Relating to shamanism.

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Relating to shamanism, a practice involving communication with spirits.

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In a manner relating to shamanic practices.

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Plural of SHAMANIST.

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Plural of SHAMAN.

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Plural of SHAMA.

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An athlete officially amateur but accepting payment.

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The practice of making money from sports while claiming amateur status.

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Plural of SHAMATEURISM.

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Plural of SHAMATEUR.

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East African small subsistence farm plot.

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Plural of SHAMBA.

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To walk slowly and clumsily, dragging the feet.

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Past tense of SHAMBLE.

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Plural of SHAMBLE.

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More shambly; more awkward or unsteady.

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Most shambly; most disorganized or awkward.

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Present participle of SHAMBLE.

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Plural of SHAMBLING.

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Shambling, clumsy, not coordinated or graceful.

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Disorderly and chaotic; badly organized.

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In a chaotic or disorganized manner.

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A painful feeling of guilt or inadequacy.

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Able to be shamed.

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In a manner deserving shame.

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Past tense of SHAM.

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Feeling or showing embarrassment or guilt.

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How many words containing sham are there?

There are 133 words containing sham.

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What is the highest-scoring word contain SHAM anywhere?

SHAMEFACEDLY scores 26 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.