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overindulgence vs indulgence

indulgence vs overindulgence

overindulgence and indulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overindulgence Yes No No No
indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, indulgence is a hypernym of overindulgence; that is, indulgence is a word with a broader meaning than overindulgence:
  • overindulgence: excessive indulgence
  • indulgence: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
Other hypernyms of overindulgence include humoring, humouring, indulging, pampering.
overindulgence (noun) indulgence (noun)
excessive indulgence 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
Difference between overindulgence and indulgence

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