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shame vs raise

raise vs shame

shame and raise both are nouns.

shame and raise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
raise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, raise is a hypernym of shame; that is, raise is a word with a broader meaning than shame:
  • shame: cause to be ashamed
  • raise: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of shame include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke.
shame (noun) raise (noun)
an unfortunate development the act of raising something
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
a state of dishonor the amount a salary is increased
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
shame (verb) raise (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin cause to become alive again
cause to be ashamed increase the level of
bring shame or dishonor upon raise the level or amount of something
compel through a sense of shame raise in rank or condition
invigorate or heighten
put an end to
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
cause to be heard or known; express or utter
put forward for consideration or discussion
activate or stir up
establish radio communications with
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
cause to assemble or enlist in military
bet more than the previous player
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
construct, build, or erect
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise from a lower to a higher position
cause to puff up with a leaven
move upwards
collect funds for a specific purpose
look after a child until it is an adult
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
register formally as a participant or member
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