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humble vs disgrace

disgrace vs humble

humble is not a noun while disgrace is a noun.

humble is an adjective but disgrace is not an adjective.

humble and disgrace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
humble No Yes Yes No
disgrace Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disgrace is a hyponym of humble; that is, disgrace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than humble:
  • humble: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • disgrace: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Other hyponyms of humble include crush, smash, degrade, demean, put down, take down.
humble (noun) disgrace (noun)
a state of dishonor
humble (adjective) disgrace (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)
humble (verb) disgrace (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of damage the reputation of
cause to be unpretentious reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
bring shame or dishonor upon
Difference between humble and disgrace

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