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shame vs befoul

befoul vs shame

shame is a noun but befoul is not a noun.

shame and befoul both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
befoul No No Yes No
As verbs, befoul is a hyponym of shame; that is, befoul is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shame:
  • shame: bring shame or dishonor upon
  • befoul: spot, stain, or pollute
Other hyponyms of shame include defile, foul, maculate.
shame (noun) befoul (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
shame (verb) befoul (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin spot, stain, or pollute
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and befoul

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