overindulge
[oh-ver-in-duhlj]
Origin of overindulge
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Related Words for overindulged
satisfy, cuddle, humor, pamper, pet, serve, cherish, please, cosset, dandle, foster, cater, mollycoddle, spoil, indulge, coddle, nurseExamples from the Web for overindulged
Contemporary Examples of overindulged
At first, it is easy to dismiss Bradlee as an overindulged and overprotected child of privilege.
Historical Examples of overindulged
Reuben—could Benjamin by chance have overindulged in liquor?
Wilderness of SpringEdgar Pangborn
Perhaps he overindulged and spoiled the youngster of whom he was so fond.
The One-Way TrailRidgwell Cullum
He was not overindulged; he had always the spur of effort to urge him forward.
Nathan HaleJean Christie Root
Encouragement, of course, is helpful, but it ought not to be overindulged.
Principles of TeachingAdam S. Bennion
And he failed to curb his own immoderate thirst, but overindulged until, inert in the medicine lodge, he slept as heavily as they.
South from Hudson BayE. C. [Ethel Claire] Brill
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