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indulgence vs binge

binge vs indulgence

indulgence and binge both are nouns.

indulgence is not a verb while binge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulgence Yes No No No
binge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, binge is a hyponym of indulgence; that is, binge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indulgence:
  • indulgence: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
  • binge: any act of immoderate indulgence
Other hyponyms of indulgence include intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence, excess, overindulgence, orgy, splurge.
indulgence (noun) binge (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
foolish or senseless behavior any act of immoderate indulgence
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
indulgence (verb) binge (verb)
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
to watch a large amount of media in a single seating
Difference between indulgence and binge

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