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revel vs orgy

orgy vs revel

revel and orgy both are nouns.

revel is a verb but orgy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
revel Yes No Yes No
orgy Yes No No No
As nouns, orgy is a hyponym of revel; that is, orgy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than revel:
  • revel: unrestrained merrymaking
  • orgy: a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
revel (noun) orgy (noun)
unrestrained merrymaking 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
revel (verb) orgy (verb)
take delight in
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Difference between revel and orgy

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