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indulge vs indulgence

indulgence vs indulge

indulge is not a noun while indulgence is a noun.

indulge is a verb but indulgence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulge No No Yes No
indulgence Yes No No No
indulge (noun) indulgence (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
foolish or senseless behavior
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
indulge (verb) indulgence (verb)
yield (to); give satisfaction to
enjoy to excess
treat with excessive indulgence
give free rein to
Difference between indulge and indulgence

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