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disgrace vs opprobrium

opprobrium vs disgrace

disgrace and opprobrium both are nouns.

disgrace is a verb but opprobrium is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disgrace Yes No Yes No
opprobrium Yes No No No
As nouns, opprobrium is a hyponym of disgrace; that is, opprobrium is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disgrace:
  • disgrace: a state of dishonor
  • opprobrium: state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
Other hyponyms of disgrace include humiliation, obloquy, odium, reproach, cringe.
disgrace (noun) opprobrium (noun)
a state of dishonor a state of extreme dishonor
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
disgrace (verb) opprobrium (verb)
damage the reputation of
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
bring shame or dishonor upon
Difference between disgrace and opprobrium

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