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shame vs kindle

kindle vs shame

shame is a noun but kindle is not a noun.

shame and kindle both are verbs.

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

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