overindulge

[oh-ver-in-duhlj]

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verb (used with or without object), o·ver·in·dulged, o·ver·in·dulg·ing.

to indulge to excess: to overindulge one's fondness for candy.

Origin of overindulge

First recorded in 1735–45; over- + indulge

Related formso·ver·in·dul·gence, nouno·ver·in·dul·gent, adjectiveo·ver·in·dul·gent·ly, adverb

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Related Words for over-indulge

overrate, overplay, exaggerate, overstate, overreach, overvalue, overestimate, overuse, gratify, tickle, regale, spoil, indulge, coddle, wedge, shove, stow, pack, pad, cram

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Historical Examples of over-indulge

Do not over-indulge in athletic or any other kind of exercise.
Food for the Traveler
Dora Cathrine Cristine Liebel Roper
If it is given only at long intervals they may over-indulge.
The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work
Mary Rogers Miller

British Dictionary definitions for over-indulge

overindulge

verb

to indulge (in something, esp food or drink) immoderately; binge

(tr) to yield excessively to the wishes of; spoil

Derived Formsoverindulgence, nounoverindulgent, adjective

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Word Origin and History for over-indulge

1741, from over- + indulge. Related: Over-indulged; over-indulging.

overindulge

also over-indulge, 1821, from over (adv.) + indulge.