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shame vs outdo

outdo vs shame

shame is a noun but outdo is not a noun.

shame and outdo both are verbs.

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

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