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frolic vs indulgence

indulgence vs frolic

frolic and indulgence both are nouns.

frolic is a verb but indulgence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frolic Yes No Yes No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hyponym of frolic; that is, indulgence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than frolic:
  • frolic: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
  • indulgence: foolish or senseless behavior
frolic (noun) indulgence (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
foolish or senseless behavior
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
frolic (verb) indulgence (verb)
play boisterously
Difference between frolic and indulgence

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