Difference between Shame and Dishonor

What is the difference between Shame and Dishonor?

Shame as a noun is uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of impropriety, dishonor or other wrong in the opinion of the person experiencing the feeling. it is caused by awareness of exposure of circumstances of unworthiness or of improper or indecent conduct. while Dishonor as a noun is shame or disgrace

Shame

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of impropriety, dishonor or other wrong in the opinion of the person experiencing the feeling. It is caused by awareness of exposure of circumstances of unworthiness or of improper or indecent conduct. Something to regret. That which is shameful and private, especially on the personal body.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To feel shame, be ashamed. To cause to feel shame.

Example sentence: The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.

Dishonor

Part of speech: noun

Definition: shame or disgracea lack of honor or integrity

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame

Example sentence: Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history. We, of this Congress and this administration, will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance, or insignificance, can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation.

We hope you now know whether to use Shame or Dishonor in your sentence.

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