maculate vs shame

maculate is not a noun while shame is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
maculate	No	Yes	Yes	No
shame	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shame is a hypernym of maculate; that is, shame is a word with a broader meaning than maculate:

Other hypernyms of maculate include attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour.

maculate (noun)	shame (noun)
	an unfortunate development
	a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
	a state of dishonor

maculate (adjective)	shame (adjective)
spotted or blotched
morally blemished; stained or impure

maculate (verb)	shame (verb)
spot, stain, or pollute	surpass or beat by a wide margin
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically	cause to be ashamed
	bring shame or dishonor upon
	compel through a sense of shame