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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.

RELATED WORDS

unwarranted, dizzying, irrational, unreasonable, undue, exorbitant, unconscionable, disproportionate, sloppy, negligent, careless, lenient, indifferent, soft, vague, simple, weak, gentle, lax, easy

Nearby words

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

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 overindulgent

overindulge

/ (ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ) /

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 overindulgent

overindulge

v.

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

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