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shame vs outmatch

outmatch vs shame

shame is a noun but outmatch is not a noun.

shame and outmatch both are verbs.

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

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