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shame vs elicit

elicit vs shame

shame is a noun but elicit is not a noun.

shame and elicit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
elicit No No Yes No
As verbs, elicit is a hypernym of shame; that is, elicit is a word with a broader meaning than shame:
  • shame: cause to be ashamed
  • elicit: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of shame include arouse, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
shame (noun) elicit (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
shame (verb) elicit (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin derive by reason
cause to be ashamed deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
bring shame or dishonor upon call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and elicit

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