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Infatuated vs Lust - What's the difference?

infatuated | lust |


As a verb infatuated

is (infatuate).

As an adjective infatuated

is marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness.

As a noun lust is

pleasure, joy.

Jealousy vs Lust - What's the difference?

jealousy | lust |


In archaic terms the difference between jealousy and lust

is that jealousy is a close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance while lust is a delightful cause of joy, pleasure.

As nouns the difference between jealousy and lust

is that jealousy is a state of suspicious guarding towards a spouse, lover etc., from fears of infidelity while lust is a feeling of strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

As a verb lust is

to desire very strongly.

Lust vs Envy - What's the difference?

lust | envy |


In obsolete terms the difference between lust and envy

is that lust is virility; vigour; active power while envy is to emulate.

As nouns the difference between lust and envy

is that lust is a feeling of strong desire, especially of a sexual nature while envy is resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

As verbs the difference between lust and envy

is that lust is to desire very strongly while envy is to feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions.

Purity vs Lust - What's the difference?

purity | lust |


As a proper noun purity

is from the virtue purity.

As a noun lust is

pleasure, joy.

Lust vs Fondness - What's the difference?

lust | fondness | Related terms |

Lust is a related term of fondness.


As nouns the difference between lust and fondness

is that lust is pleasure, joy while fondness is the quality of being fond.

Amorous vs Lust - What's the difference?

amorous | lust |


As an adjective amorous

is inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.

As a noun lust is

a feeling of strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

As a verb lust is

to desire very strongly.

Sexuallove vs Lust - What's the difference?

sexuallove | lust |


As a noun lust is

pleasure, joy.

Need vs Lust - What's the difference?

need | lust |


As nouns the difference between need and lust

is that need is a requirement for something while lust is pleasure, joy.

As a verb need

is to be necessary (to someone).

Lust vs Hankering - What's the difference?

lust | hankering | Related terms |

Lust is a related term of hankering.


As nouns the difference between lust and hankering

is that lust is pleasure, joy while hankering is (often|followed by for or after) a strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.

As a verb hankering is

.

Lust vs Lechery - What's the difference?

lust | lechery |


As nouns the difference between lust and lechery

is that lust is a feeling of strong desire, especially of a sexual nature while lechery is inordinate indulgence in sexual activity.

As a verb lust

is to desire very strongly.

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