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befoul vs shame

shame vs befoul

befoul is not a noun while shame is a noun.

befoul and shame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
befoul No No Yes No
shame Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shame is a hypernym of befoul; that is, shame is a word with a broader meaning than befoul:
  • befoul: spot, stain, or pollute
  • shame: bring shame or dishonor upon
Other hypernyms of befoul include attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour.
befoul (noun) shame (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
befoul (verb) shame (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute surpass or beat by a wide margin
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between befoul and shame

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