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shame vs obligate

obligate vs shame

shame is a noun but obligate is not a noun.

shame is not an adjective while obligate is an adjective.

shame and obligate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
obligate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, obligate is a hypernym of shame; that is, obligate is a word with a broader meaning than shame:
  • shame: compel through a sense of shame
  • obligate: force somebody to do something
Other hypernyms of shame include compel, oblige.
shame (noun) obligate (noun)
an unfortunate development
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
a state of dishonor
shame (adjective) obligate (adjective)
restricted to a particular condition of life
shame (verb) obligate (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
cause to be ashamed commit in order to fulfill an obligation
bring shame or dishonor upon force somebody to do something
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and obligate

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