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 overindulge

satisfy, cuddle, humor, pamper, pet, serve, cherish, please, cosset, dandle, foster, cater, mollycoddle, spoil, indulge, coddle, nurse

British Dictionary definitions for overindulge

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 overindulge

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