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compel vs shame

shame vs compel

compel is not a noun while shame is a noun.

compel and shame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compel No No Yes No
shame Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shame is a hyponym of compel; that is, shame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compel:
  • compel: force somebody to do something
  • shame: compel through a sense of shame
compel (noun) shame (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
compel (verb) shame (verb)
force somebody to do something surpass or beat by a wide margin
necessitate or exact cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between compel and shame

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