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orgy vs revel

revel vs orgy

orgy and revel both are nouns.

orgy is not a verb while revel is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
orgy Yes No No No
revel Yes No Yes No
As nouns, revel is a hypernym of orgy; that is, revel is a word with a broader meaning than orgy:
  • orgy: a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
  • revel: unrestrained merrymaking
Other hypernyms of orgy include revelry.
orgy (noun) revel (noun)
secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity unrestrained merrymaking
any act of immoderate indulgence
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
orgy (verb) revel (verb)
take delight in
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Difference between orgy and revel

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