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indulgence vs mishegoss

mishegoss vs indulgence

indulgence and mishegoss both are nouns.

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

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