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supplication vs entreaty

entreaty vs supplication

supplication and entreaty both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supplication Yes No No No
entreaty Yes No No No
As nouns, entreaty is a hypernym of supplication; that is, entreaty is a word with a broader meaning than supplication:
  • supplication: a humble request for help from someone in authority
  • entreaty: earnest or urgent request
Other hypernyms of supplication include appeal, prayer.
supplication (noun) entreaty (noun)
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) earnest or urgent request
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
a humble request for help from someone in authority
Difference between supplication and entreaty

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