put to shame verb2 •To humiliate; to disgrace.After a sarcastic reporter asked him to explain quantum computing the self-avowed ‘geek’ leapt to the challenge and put him to shame. — 2016 •To outdo thoroughly; to surpass; to outperform; to show up.Henry put me to shame; he fought, and fought bravely. John and I had made no resistance. — 1855 formsputting to shame · puts to shame