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shame vs reproach

reproach vs shame

shame and reproach both are nouns.

shame and reproach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shame Yes No Yes No
reproach Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reproach is a hyponym of shame; that is, reproach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shame:
  • shame: a state of dishonor
  • reproach: disgrace or shame
Other hyponyms of shame include humiliation, obloquy, opprobrium, odium, cringe.
shame (noun) reproach (noun)
an unfortunate development a mild rebuke or criticism
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt disgrace or shame
a state of dishonor
shame (verb) reproach (verb)
surpass or beat by a wide margin express criticism towards
cause to be ashamed
bring shame or dishonor upon
compel through a sense of shame
Difference between shame and reproach

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