Definition of Fear of Shame?

Question

I need a good thorough definition for fear of shame for an english essay. Want to use it intro paragraph. Due Tommorow so please help.

Answer 1

Shame is feared by pretty much everyone, so unless you are talking about the psychological condition (phobia), I would use words like: stigma, reproach, abashment or chagrin.

From Princeton's Wordnet:

Noun

    * S: (n) chagrin, humiliation, mortification (strong feelings of embarrassment)

Verb

    * S: (v) humiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble, abase (cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of) "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

Hope this helps :)