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

The protein boom actually could lead to American consumers overindulging, Ansari said.

From Los Angeles Times

As her book explains, after overindulging at the house of a neighbor who had a newborn colt, she then tweeted about it with existential despair: “He has tasted life’s infinite tragedy.”

From Los Angeles Times

But part of me thought that if I’m not dieting anymore, then I won’t ever have the urge to overindulge.

From Los Angeles Times

But part of me thought that if I’m not dieting anymore then I won’t ever have the urge to overindulge.

From Los Angeles Times

If you decide to indulge in a treat, control your portion size to avoid overindulging.

From Salon