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shame vs pity

pity vs shame

shame and pity both are nouns.

shame and pity both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
pity Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shame and pity are synonyms defined as:
  • shame and pity: an unfortunate development
shame (noun) pity (noun)
an unfortunate development the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt an unfortunate development
a state of dishonor a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
shame (verb) pity (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin share the suffering of
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and pity

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