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indulgence vs romp

romp vs indulgence

indulgence and romp both are nouns.

indulgence is not a verb while romp is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulgence Yes No No No
romp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, romp is a hypernym of indulgence; that is, romp is a word with a broader meaning than indulgence:
  • indulgence: foolish or senseless behavior
  • romp: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Other hypernyms of indulgence include caper, frolic, gambol, play.
indulgence (noun) romp (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
foolish or senseless behavior an easy victory
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
indulgence (verb) romp (verb)
win easily
play boisterously
run easily and fairly fast
Difference between indulgence and romp

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