One word (certainly not the only or necessarily the best) that is deeply associated with the feeling of shame is accused. It is no wonder, given that despite our sense of shame being within us, we often endure it as something that has been foisted on us by virtue of the accusation of someone else. The notion of being accused, in its most malignant form, leads to a state symbolized by another word: contempt. This word represents deep derision and condescension.
