overindulge
15 synonyms and 5 antonyms for overindulge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or alcohol.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or alcohol.
“We rather overindulged at the buffet.”
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.”
Opposites
How to use overindulge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
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