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   O·ver·in·dul·gence

   /ˌōvərənˈdəlj(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of having too much of something enjoyable: "her alleged overindulgence in alcohol"
   • 2. excessive gratification of a person's wishes: "his overindulgence of her whims"

   Derivatives

   • 1. overindulgent adjective

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   What is overindulgence?

   • the fact of having too much of something nice, especially food or drink The holidays are always a time of overindulgence. Definition of overindulgence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is the meaning of overindulge?

   • [intransitive] overindulge (in something) to have too much of something nice, especially food or drink Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. [transitive] overindulge somebody to give somebody more than is good for them

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   What does overindulgence mean in December?

   • an excessive amount or indulgence in something December seems to be characterized by a surfeit in all things: food, drink, and gifts. Synonyms: glut, overindulgence, satiety, surplus

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   What does overindulging a child mean?

   • "Overindulging children is giving them too much of what looks good, too soon, too long. It is giving them things or experiences that are not appropriate for their age or their interests and talents. It is the process of giving things to children to meet the adult's needs, not the child's.

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   4 days ago · Definitions of overindulgence. noun. excessive indulgence. “the child was spoiled by overindulgence ”. synonyms: excess. see more.

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   allowing yourself to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink: He recalls seeing an overindulgent colleague arriving back at his office after lunch still holding a glass. Fewer examples. Experts at Cambridge University have blamed the behavior crisis on overindulgent parents.

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   Overindulge definition: to indulge to excess. See examples of OVERINDULGE used in a sentence.

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   noun. over· in· dul· gence ˌō-vər-in-ˈdəl-jən (t)s. plural overindulgences. Synonyms of overindulgence. : excessive indulgence. In spite of his wisdom, he could not find fault with her for her overindulgence of the children … George Eliot. especially : excessive consumption of food, drink, etc.

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   to allow yourself to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink: I wish I hadn't overindulged so much last night. Some people regularly overindulge in alcohol. Synonyms. binge informal. gorge. overeat. [ T ] to allow someone to have more of something enjoyable than is good for them: