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debauchery vs revel

revel vs debauchery

debauchery and revel both are nouns.

debauchery is not a verb while revel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
debauchery Yes No No No
revel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, revel is a hypernym of debauchery; that is, revel is a word with a broader meaning than debauchery:
  • debauchery: a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
  • revel: unrestrained merrymaking
Other hypernyms of debauchery include revelry.
debauchery (noun) revel (noun)
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity unrestrained merrymaking
debauchery (verb) revel (verb)
take delight in
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Difference between debauchery and revel

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