overindulge

[ oh-ver-in-duhlj ]
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verb (used with or without object),o·ver·in·dulged, o·ver·in·dulg·ing.
  1. to indulge to excess: to overindulge one's fondness for candy.

Origin of overindulge

1
First recorded in 1735–45; over- + indulge

Other words from overindulge

  • o·ver·in·dul·gence, noun
  • o·ver·in·dul·gent, adjective
  • o·ver·in·dul·gent·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for overindulge

overindulge

/ (ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ) /


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

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

Derived forms of overindulge

  • overindulgence, noun
  • overindulgent, adjective

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