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shame vs outstrip

outstrip vs shame

shame is a noun but outstrip is not a noun.

shame and outstrip both are verbs.

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

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