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maculate vs dishonour

dishonour vs maculate

maculate is not a noun while dishonour is a noun.

maculate is an adjective but dishonour is not an adjective.

maculate and dishonour both are verbs.

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

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