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dishonour vs maculate

maculate vs dishonour

dishonour is a noun but maculate is not a noun.

dishonour is not an adjective while maculate is an adjective.

dishonour and maculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dishonour Yes No Yes No
maculate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, maculate is a hyponym of dishonour; that is, maculate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dishonour:
  • dishonour: bring shame or dishonor upon
  • maculate: spot, stain, or pollute
Other hyponyms of dishonour include befoul, defile, foul.
dishonour (noun) maculate (noun)
lacking honor or integrity
a state of shame or disgrace
dishonour (adjective) maculate (adjective)
spotted or blotched
morally blemished; stained or impure
dishonour (verb) maculate (verb)
refuse to accept spot, stain, or pollute
bring shame or dishonor upon make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Difference between dishonour and maculate

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