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rite vs orgy

orgy vs rite

rite and orgy both are nouns.

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

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