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opprobrium vs shame

shame vs opprobrium

opprobrium and shame both are nouns.

opprobrium is not a verb while shame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
opprobrium Yes No No No
shame Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shame is a hypernym of opprobrium; that is, shame is a word with a broader meaning than opprobrium:
  • opprobrium: state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  • shame: a state of dishonor
Other hypernyms of opprobrium include disgrace, ignominy.
opprobrium (noun) shame (noun)
a state of extreme dishonor 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
opprobrium (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 opprobrium and shame

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