overindulge
5 antonyms for overindulge — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or alcohol.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or alcohol.
“We rather overindulged at the buffet.”
overdo it
binge
gorge
go overboard
gormandise
engorge
overeat
ingurgitate
gormandize
englut
gourmandize
glut
Opposites
2. verb
To give someone, especially a child, far more attention, treats or leeway than is good for them.
“Grandparents are allowed to overindulge the children a little.”
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How to use overindulge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
overindulge in
overindulge at Christmas
overindulgent parent
overindulge a child
Neutral, slightly formal, often gently humorous about oneself.
Etymology
From over- plus indulge, which comes via Latin indulgere, meaning to be lenient or to give free rein to.
Full origin of overindulge →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between overindulge and binge?
Overindulge suggests pleasant excess, usually on a single occasion and often said with mild self-mockery. Binge is stronger and more clinical, implying loss of control and, in medical contexts, a recognised pattern of behaviour.
Is overindulge one word or hyphenated?
One word: overindulge, overindulgent, overindulgence. The hyphenated over-indulge appears in older British texts but is no longer the standard form.
