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orgy vs indulgence

indulgence vs orgy

orgy and indulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orgy Yes No No No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hypernym of orgy; that is, indulgence is a word with a broader meaning than orgy:
  • orgy: any act of immoderate indulgence
  • indulgence: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
Other hypernyms of orgy include humoring, humouring, indulging, pampering.
orgy (noun) indulgence (noun)
secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
any act of immoderate indulgence foolish or senseless behavior
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity 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 orgy and indulgence

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