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riot vs wassail

wassail vs riot

riot and wassail both are nouns.

riot and wassail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
riot Yes No Yes No
wassail Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wassail is a hypernym of riot; that is, wassail is a word with a broader meaning than riot:
  • riot: engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
  • wassail: celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Other hypernyms of riot include jollify, make happy, make merry, make whoopee, racket, revel, whoop it up.
riot (noun) wassail (noun)
a public act of violence by an unruly mob a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
a joke that seems extremely funny
a state of disorder involving group violence
riot (verb) wassail (verb)
take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot propose a toast to
engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Difference between riot and wassail

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