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bosom vs espousal

espousal vs bosom

bosom and espousal both are nouns.

bosom is a verb but espousal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bosom Yes No Yes No
espousal Yes No No No
As nouns, espousal is a hypernym of bosom; that is, espousal is a word with a broader meaning than bosom:
  • bosom: a close affectionate and protective acceptance
  • espousal: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Other hypernyms of bosom include acceptance, acceptation, adoption.
bosom (noun) espousal (noun)
a close affectionate and protective acceptance the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
cloth that covers the chest or breasts archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
a person's breast or chest
the locus of feelings and intuitions
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
bosom (verb) espousal (verb)
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
hide in one's bosom
Difference between bosom and espousal

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