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Definition be ashamed of someone in American English

be ashamed of someone phrase

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1

to feel disappointed and upset by someone's behavior

Example

I'm ashamed of you - lying to your teacher!

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2

to feel embarrassed because you are related to someone or connected with them

Example

I could tell they were ashamed of me.

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Definition be ashamed of someone in American English