reward vs wassail

wassail vs reward

reward and wassail both are nouns.

reward and wassail both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reward	Yes	No	Yes	No
wassail	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, wassail is a hyponym of reward; that is, wassail is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reward:

reward: bestow honor or rewards upon
wassail: propose a toast to

Other hyponyms of reward include drink, pledge, salute, toast, dignify, ennoble, decorate.

reward (noun)	wassail (noun)
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior	a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
benefit resulting from some event or action
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
payment made in return for a service rendered

reward (verb)	wassail (verb)
strengthen and support with rewards	propose a toast to
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions	celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
bestow honor or rewards upon

Difference between reward and wassail

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