infamy vs dishonor
dishonor vs infamyinfamy and dishonor both are nouns.
infamy is not a verb while dishonor is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| infamy | Yes | No | No | No |
| dishonor | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
dishonor is a hypernym of
infamy; that is, dishonor is a
word with a broader meaning than infamy:
- infamy: a state of extreme dishonor
- dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace
Other hypernyms of infamy include
dishonour.
| infamy (noun) | dishonor (noun) |
|---|---|
| a state of extreme dishonor | lacking honor or integrity |
| evil fame or public reputation | a state of shame or disgrace |
| infamy (verb) | dishonor (verb) |
|---|---|
| refuse to accept | |
| bring shame or dishonor upon | |
| force (someone) to have sex against their will |
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