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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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

v.

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

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