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prank vs indulgence

indulgence vs prank

prank and indulgence both are nouns.

prank is a verb but indulgence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prank Yes No Yes No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hypernym of prank; that is, indulgence is a word with a broader meaning than prank:
  • prank: acting like a clown or buffoon
  • indulgence: foolish or senseless behavior
Other hypernyms of prank include craziness, folly, foolery, lunacy, tomfoolery.
prank (noun) indulgence (noun)
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
acting like a clown or buffoon foolish or senseless behavior
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
prank (verb) indulgence (verb)
dress up showily
dress or decorate showily or gaudily
Difference between prank and indulgence

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