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lust vs concupiscence

concupiscence vs lust

lust and concupiscence both are nouns.

lust is a verb but concupiscence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lust Yes No Yes No
concupiscence Yes No No No
As nouns, concupiscence is a hypernym of lust; that is, concupiscence is a word with a broader meaning than lust:
  • lust: a strong sexual desire
  • concupiscence: a desire for sexual intimacy
Other hypernyms of lust include eros, physical attraction, sexual desire.
lust (noun) concupiscence (noun)
self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins) a desire for sexual intimacy
a strong sexual desire
lust (verb) concupiscence (verb)
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
Difference between lust and concupiscence

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