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dishonor vs infamy

infamy vs dishonor

dishonor and infamy both are nouns.

dishonor is a verb but infamy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dishonor Yes No Yes No
infamy Yes No No No
As nouns, infamy is a hyponym of dishonor; that is, infamy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dishonor:
  • dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace
  • infamy: a state of extreme dishonor
Other hyponyms of dishonor include disesteem, discredit, disrepute, corruptness, disgrace, ignominy, shame, opprobrium.
dishonor (noun) infamy (noun)
lacking honor or integrity a state of extreme dishonor
a state of shame or disgrace evil fame or public reputation
dishonor (verb) infamy (verb)
refuse to accept
bring shame or dishonor upon
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Difference between dishonor and infamy

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