WordCmp.com

petition vs supplication

supplication vs petition

petition and supplication both are nouns.

petition is a verb but supplication is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
petition Yes No Yes No
supplication Yes No No No
As nouns, supplication is a hyponym of petition; that is, supplication is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than petition:
  • petition: reverent petition to a deity
  • supplication: a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
petition (noun) supplication (noun)
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
reverent petition to a deity a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
a humble request for help from someone in authority
petition (verb) supplication (verb)
write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
Difference between petition and supplication

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.