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shame vs dishonor

dishonor vs shame

shame and dishonor both are nouns.

shame and dishonor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
dishonor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dishonor is a hypernym of shame; that is, dishonor is a word with a broader meaning than shame:
  • shame: a state of dishonor
  • dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace
Other hypernyms of shame include dishonour.
As verbs, shame and dishonor are synonyms defined as:
  • shame and dishonor: bring shame or dishonor upon
Other synonyms of shame include attaint, disgrace, dishonour.
shame (noun) dishonor (noun)
an unfortunate development lacking honor or integrity
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt a state of shame or disgrace
a state of dishonor
shame (verb) dishonor (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin refuse to accept
cause to be ashamed bring shame or dishonor upon
bring shame or dishonor upon force (someone) to have sex against their will
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and dishonor

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