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desire vs concupiscence

concupiscence vs desire

desire and concupiscence both are nouns.

desire is a verb but concupiscence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
desire Yes No Yes No
concupiscence Yes No No No
As nouns, concupiscence is a hyponym of desire; that is, concupiscence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than desire:
  • desire: the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  • concupiscence: a desire for sexual intimacy
desire (noun) concupiscence (noun)
an inclination to want things a desire for sexual intimacy
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
desire (verb) concupiscence (verb)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between desire and concupiscence

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