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indulgence vs overindulgence

overindulgence vs indulgence

indulgence and overindulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulgence Yes No No No
overindulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, overindulgence is a hyponym of indulgence; that is, overindulgence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indulgence:
  • indulgence: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
  • overindulgence: excessive indulgence
Other hyponyms of indulgence include intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence, excess, binge, orgy, splurge.
indulgence (noun) overindulgence (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire excessive indulgence
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
Difference between indulgence and overindulgence

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