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What does put to shame mean?

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Verb
  1. (transitive) To humiliate; to disgrace.
  2. (transitive) To outdo thoroughly; to surpass; to outperform; to show up.
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Continuing her work at breakneck speed, the lady can put to shame any high-flying workaholic.
He put to shame a number of people I met who were nowhere near as talented.
The mega arches erected at various points in the city might have put to shame even the political parties that are known for their ostentatious celebrations.
These gigantic truths retained in view, would put to shame the littleness of their dwarfish morality.
Your feelings will be hurt because you feel you were put to shame.
For it is in this crucible of learning and study that all previous achievements of civilisation will be put to shame.

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