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espousal vs bosom

bosom vs espousal

espousal and bosom both are nouns.

espousal is not a verb while bosom is a verb.

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

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