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obloquy vs shame

shame vs obloquy

obloquy and shame both are nouns.

obloquy is not a verb while shame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obloquy Yes No No No
shame Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shame is a hypernym of obloquy; that is, shame is a word with a broader meaning than obloquy:
  • obloquy: state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  • shame: a state of dishonor
Other hypernyms of obloquy include disgrace, ignominy.
obloquy (noun) shame (noun)
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions an unfortunate development
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
obloquy (verb) shame (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between obloquy and shame

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