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lone wolf vs recluse

recluse vs lone wolf

lone wolf and recluse both are nouns.

lone wolf is not an adjective while recluse is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lone wolf Yes No No No
recluse Yes Yes No No
As nouns, recluse is a hyponym of lone wolf; that is, recluse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lone wolf:
  • lone wolf: a person who avoids the company or assistance of others
  • recluse: one who lives in solitude
Other hyponyms of lone wolf include hermit, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte.
lone wolf (noun) recluse (noun)
a person who avoids the company or assistance of others one who lives in solitude
lone wolf (adjective) recluse (adjective)
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
Difference between lone wolf and recluse

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