overindulge

[ oh-ver-in-duhlj ]

/ ˌoʊ vər ɪnˈdʌldʒ /

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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.

Nearby words

overheated, overhit, overhung, overhydrate, overijssel, overindulge, overissue, overjet, overjoy, overjoyed, overkill

Origin of overindulge

First recorded in 1735–45; over- + indulge

Related forms

o·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

/ (ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ) /

verb

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

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

Derived Forms

overindulgence, nounoverindulgent, adjective

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