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ignominy vs reproach

reproach vs ignominy

ignominy and reproach both are nouns.

ignominy is not a verb while reproach is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ignominy Yes No No No
reproach Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reproach is a hyponym of ignominy; that is, reproach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ignominy:
  • ignominy: a state of dishonor
  • reproach: disgrace or shame
Other hyponyms of ignominy include humiliation, obloquy, opprobrium, odium, cringe.
ignominy (noun) reproach (noun)
a state of dishonor a mild rebuke or criticism
disgrace or shame
ignominy (verb) reproach (verb)
express criticism towards
Difference between ignominy and reproach

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