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indulgence vs harlequinade

harlequinade vs indulgence

indulgence and harlequinade both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulgence Yes No No No
harlequinade Yes No No No
As nouns, harlequinade is a hyponym of indulgence; that is, harlequinade is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indulgence:
  • indulgence: foolish or senseless behavior
  • harlequinade: acting like a clown or buffoon
Other hyponyms of indulgence include meshugaas, mishegaas, mishegoss, buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, japery, prank.
indulgence (noun) harlequinade (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire acting like a clown or buffoon
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
Difference between indulgence and harlequinade

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