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humiliation vs shame

shame vs humiliation

humiliation and shame both are nouns.

humiliation is not a verb while shame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
humiliation Yes No No No
shame Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shame is a hypernym of humiliation; that is, shame is a word with a broader meaning than humiliation:
  • humiliation: state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
  • shame: a state of dishonor
Other hypernyms of humiliation include disgrace, ignominy.
humiliation (noun) shame (noun)
depriving one of self-esteem an unfortunate development
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
strong feelings of embarrassment a state of dishonor
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
humiliation (verb) shame (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between humiliation and shame

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