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opprobrium vs disgrace

disgrace vs opprobrium

opprobrium and disgrace both are nouns.

opprobrium is not a verb while disgrace is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
opprobrium Yes No No No
disgrace Yes No Yes No
As nouns, disgrace is a hypernym of opprobrium; that is, disgrace is a word with a broader meaning than opprobrium:
  • opprobrium: state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  • disgrace: a state of dishonor
Other hypernyms of opprobrium include ignominy, shame.
opprobrium (noun) disgrace (noun)
a state of extreme dishonor a state of dishonor
state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
opprobrium (verb) disgrace (verb)
damage the reputation of
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
bring shame or dishonor upon
Difference between opprobrium and disgrace

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