overindulge

American  

[oh-ver-in-duhlj] / ˌoʊ vər ɪnˈdʌldʒ /

verb (used with or without object)

overindulged, overindulging

1. to indulge to excess.

   to overindulge one's fondness for candy.

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overindulge British  

/ ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ /

verb

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

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

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Other Word Forms

• overindulgence
  noun
• overindulgent
  adjective
• overindulgently
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of overindulge

First recorded in 1735–45; over- + indulge

Example Sentences

“Memory for humans has been so fleeting that when we then get tools to conserve, we overindulge in it,” he said.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2024

But if you overindulge the rest of the time then you might put on even more weight.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

Two-thirds of those surveyed said they overindulge in food, nearly 45% said they take a break from exercise and more than half report feeling tired and have less time for themselves.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2023

They should be so full of things to say, so jazzed about their own creativity, that they overindulge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023

“It was hard to think. It was hard not to let off steam. It was hard not to overindulge in all the natural activities of life.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik