Difference between Moron and Half-wit

What is the difference between Moron and Half-wit?

Moron as a noun is a person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having of an intelligence quotient of 50-69. while Half-wit as a noun is a person of around half the average intelligence of his or her peers

Moron

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having of an intelligence quotient of 50-69. A person who makes uncool, unfunny, uninteresting, or irrelevant (see lame) attempts to impress others and draw attention to himself, especially in a flawed attempt to act like someone else. An idiot.

Example sentence: Some people think I'm a total moron and I would hope most people think I'm very good at what I do.

Half-wit

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person of around half the average intelligence of his or her peersA stupid or inept person

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