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dissipation vs self-indulgence

self-indulgence vs dissipation

dissipation and self-indulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dissipation Yes No No No
self-indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, self-indulgence is a hypernym of dissipation; that is, self-indulgence is a word with a broader meaning than dissipation:
  • dissipation: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
  • self-indulgence: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
Other hypernyms of dissipation include intemperance, intemperateness.
dissipation (noun) self-indulgence (noun)
dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
Difference between dissipation and self-indulgence

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