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shame vs exceed

exceed vs shame

shame is a noun but exceed is not a noun.

shame and exceed both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
exceed No No Yes No
As verbs, exceed is a hypernym of shame; that is, exceed is a word with a broader meaning than shame:
  • shame: surpass or beat by a wide margin
  • exceed: be or do something to a greater degree
Other hypernyms of shame include outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surmount, surpass.
shame (noun) exceed (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
shame (verb) exceed (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin be or do something to a greater degree
cause to be ashamed be superior or better than some standard
bring shame or dishonor upon be greater in scope or size than some standard
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and exceed

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