WordCmp.com

dishonor vs disgrace

disgrace vs dishonor

dishonor and disgrace both are nouns.

dishonor and disgrace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dishonor Yes No Yes No
disgrace Yes No Yes No
As nouns, disgrace is a hyponym of dishonor; that is, disgrace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dishonor:
  • dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace
  • disgrace: a state of dishonor
Other hyponyms of dishonor include disesteem, discredit, disrepute, corruptness, ignominy, shame, infamy, opprobrium.
As verbs, dishonor and disgrace are synonyms defined as:
  • dishonor and disgrace: bring shame or dishonor upon
Other synonyms of dishonor include attaint, dishonour, shame.
dishonor (noun) disgrace (noun)
lacking honor or integrity a state of dishonor
a state of shame or disgrace
dishonor (verb) disgrace (verb)
refuse to accept damage the reputation of
bring shame or dishonor upon reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
force (someone) to have sex against their will bring shame or dishonor upon
Difference between dishonor and disgrace

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.