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disgrace vs humble

humble vs disgrace

disgrace is a noun but humble is not a noun.

disgrace is not an adjective while humble is an adjective.

disgrace and humble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disgrace Yes No Yes No
humble No Yes Yes No
As verbs, humble is a hypernym of disgrace; that is, humble is a word with a broader meaning than disgrace:
  • disgrace: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  • humble: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Other hypernyms of disgrace include abase, chagrin, humiliate, mortify.
disgrace (noun) humble (noun)
a state of dishonor
disgrace (adjective) humble (adjective)
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
low or inferior in station or quality
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
disgrace (verb) humble (verb)
damage the reputation of cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally cause to be unpretentious
bring shame or dishonor upon
Difference between disgrace and humble

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