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The practice of shaming others for their behaviors or beliefs from a position of moral superiority.
So I was at a nude beach this evening when all of a sudden this van filled with church people arrived with a stage and speakers. They yelled and preached to everyone in attendance, whining about the wrongs of nudity and how nipples should be covered. Those shamist and their shamism should stay in church.
Shamism by Chimonya July 11, 2020
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The practice of publicly shaming or morally criticizing individuals who deviate from dominant social norms, often in the name of enforcing a particular ideology, lifestyle, or belief system. Shamism relies on social pressure, mockery, or moral outrage to control behavior or signal group values.
When Daniel said he doesn't drink alcohol for personal reasons, his friends mocked him for being "boring"—a clear case of shamism aimed at enforcing the social norm of drinking in their circle.
Shamism by Lablaque Williams September 2, 2025
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Reverse Shamism 

The act of shaming individuals for upholding traditional, disciplined, or conservative values—often by people who promote more progressive, permissive, or nontraditional lifestyles. It flips the script of conventional moral judgment, turning restraint or virtue into something to be mocked or criticized.
Jessica chose to wait until marriage, but her coworkers used Reverse Shamism, calling her uptight and "repressed."
Name of an amazing girl who has a great sense of humor. She loves to laugh and is never boring. She'll make you say WOW everytime your with her!
"I hear laughter! it must be shamiso!"
Shamiso by irrelevant69 October 24, 2011
Arabic name meaning a sweet fragrant breeze; perfume. Her kindness reaches many; Is always giving and understanding of others; A healer of hearts; A cute, sweet girl, full of joy, She makes other happy with little things she does; Is very feminine in personality and speech; Knowledgeable in the handling of the heart; Her aggressiveness will carry her far in life. May God keep you in perfect peace!
"I walked through a Heavenly garden full of beautiful flowers and it smelled like sweet Shamim."
Shamim by kikimoya February 6, 2010
The best person in the entire world
I wanna be shamis
Shamis by Blingblongatingtong July 14, 2019
A sweet, caring, and serene girl with chocolate eyes and a gorgeous tan. She is the best friend to have around. She's always loyal, knows how to cheer you up when you need it the most and the type of person you can trust deep, dark secrets with.

Once you have a friend like her, don't ever let her go because she is a once in a lifetime person. She gives very good unbiased advice and can mend relationships. Everyone should have a Shamima.
Girl 1: I'm having problems at home and with my boyfriend, what should I do?
Girl 2: Let's ask Shamima, she'll know what to do.
Shamima by Sunset Rose March 20, 2013
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