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oblige vs shame

shame vs oblige

oblige is not a noun while shame is a noun.

oblige and shame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblige No No Yes No
shame Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shame is a hyponym of oblige; that is, shame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oblige:
  • oblige: force somebody to do something
  • shame: compel through a sense of shame
Other hyponyms of oblige include force, thrust, walk, coerce, force, hale, pressure, squeeze, clamor, condemn, apply, enforce, implement, constrain, enforce, impose.
oblige (noun) shame (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
oblige (verb) shame (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted surpass or beat by a wide margin
provide a service or favor for someone cause to be ashamed
force somebody to do something bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between oblige and shame

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