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intemperateness vs indulgence

indulgence vs intemperateness

intemperateness and indulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intemperateness Yes No No No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hypernym of intemperateness; that is, indulgence is a word with a broader meaning than intemperateness:
  • intemperateness: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
  • indulgence: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
Other hypernyms of intemperateness include humoring, humouring, indulging, pampering.
intemperateness (noun) indulgence (noun)
excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
consumption of alcoholic drinks 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 intemperateness and indulgence

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