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odium vs shame

shame vs odium

odium and shame both are nouns.

odium is not a verb while shame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
odium Yes No No No
shame Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shame is a hypernym of odium; that is, shame is a word with a broader meaning than odium:
  • odium: state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior
  • shame: a state of dishonor
Other hypernyms of odium include disgrace, ignominy.
odium (noun) shame (noun)
hate coupled with disgust an unfortunate development
state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
odium (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 odium and shame

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