 indulgence |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of indulging or gratifying a desire | |
| Synonyms: | pampering humoring pleasing indulging | |
| Related terms: | gratification orgy intemperance overindulgence humor gratify pamper indulge | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone | |
| Synonyms: | leniency lenience | |
| Examples: | "too much indulgence spoils a child" |
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| Related terms: | permissiveness softness gratify | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires | |
| Synonyms: | self-indulgence | |
| Related terms: | indiscipline luxury indulge | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution | |
| Examples: | "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse" |
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| Related terms: | absolution Roman_Catholic | |
| 5. | [ noun ] foolish or senseless behavior | |
| Synonyms: | foolery tomfoolery craziness lunacy folly | |
| Related terms: | play buffoonery meshugaas horse_around | |
| Similar spelling: |
indulge indulgent indulgently indulging indolence intelligence |
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