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religious rite vs orgy

orgy vs religious rite

religious rite and orgy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
religious rite Yes No No No
orgy Yes No No No
As nouns, orgy is a hyponym of religious rite; that is, orgy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than religious rite:
  • religious rite: an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
  • orgy: secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity
Other hyponyms of religious rite include vigil, watch, last rites, circumcision, liturgy, office.
religious rite (noun) orgy (noun)
an established ceremony prescribed by a religion secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity
any act of immoderate indulgence
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
Difference between religious rite and orgy

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