defile vs shame

defile and shame both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
defile	Yes	No	Yes	No
shame	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shame is a hypernym of defile; that is, shame is a word with a broader meaning than defile:

Other hypernyms of defile include attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour.

defile (noun)	shame (noun)
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)	an unfortunate development
	a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
	a state of dishonor

defile (verb)	shame (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute	surpass or beat by a wide margin
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically	cause to be ashamed
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon	bring shame or dishonor upon
	compel through a sense of shame