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raise vs shame

shame vs raise

raise and shame both are nouns.

raise and shame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
raise Yes No Yes No
shame Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shame is a hyponym of raise; that is, shame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than raise:
  • raise: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
  • shame: cause to be ashamed
raise (noun) shame (noun)
the act of raising something an unfortunate development
increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
the amount a salary is increased a state of dishonor
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
raise (verb) shame (verb)
cause to become alive again surpass or beat by a wide margin
increase the level of cause to be ashamed
raise the level or amount of something bring shame or dishonor upon
raise in rank or condition compel through a sense of shame
invigorate or heighten
put an end to
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
cause to be heard or known; express or utter
put forward for consideration or discussion
activate or stir up
establish radio communications with
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
cause to assemble or enlist in military
bet more than the previous player
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
construct, build, or erect
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise from a lower to a higher position
cause to puff up with a leaven
move upwards
collect funds for a specific purpose
look after a child until it is an adult
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
register formally as a participant or member
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