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shame vs humiliation

humiliation vs shame

shame and humiliation both are nouns.

shame is a verb but humiliation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
humiliation Yes No No No
As nouns, humiliation is a hyponym of shame; that is, humiliation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shame:
  • shame: a state of dishonor
  • humiliation: state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
Other hyponyms of shame include obloquy, opprobrium, odium, reproach, cringe.
shame (noun) humiliation (noun)
an unfortunate development depriving one of self-esteem
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
a state of dishonor strong feelings of embarrassment
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
shame (verb) humiliation (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and humiliation

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