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shame vs compel

compel vs shame

shame is a noun but compel is not a noun.

shame and compel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
compel No No Yes No
As verbs, compel is a hypernym of shame; that is, compel is a word with a broader meaning than shame:
  • shame: compel through a sense of shame
  • compel: force somebody to do something
Other hypernyms of shame include obligate, oblige.
shame (noun) compel (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
shame (verb) compel (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin force somebody to do something
cause to be ashamed necessitate or exact
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and compel

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