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indulgence vs frolic

frolic vs indulgence

indulgence and frolic both are nouns.

indulgence is not a verb while frolic is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulgence Yes No No No
frolic Yes No Yes No
As nouns, frolic is a hypernym of indulgence; that is, frolic is a word with a broader meaning than indulgence:
  • indulgence: foolish or senseless behavior
  • frolic: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Other hypernyms of indulgence include caper, gambol, play, romp.
indulgence (noun) frolic (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
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
indulgence (verb) frolic (verb)
play boisterously
Difference between indulgence and frolic

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