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shame vs oblige

oblige vs shame

shame is a noun but oblige is not a noun.

shame and oblige both are verbs.

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

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