use vs indulge

use is a noun but indulge is not a noun.

use and indulge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
use	Yes	No	Yes	No
indulge	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, indulge is a hyponym of use; that is, indulge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:

use: use up (resources or materials)
indulge: enjoy to excess

Other hyponyms of use include abuse, misuse, pervert, abuse, run out, drain, spare, luxuriate, burn, burn off, burn up, drop, expend, spend, spend, occupy, take, use up, blow, squander, waste, exhaust, play out, run down, sap, tire.

use (noun)	indulge (noun)
the act of using
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

use (verb)	indulge (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	yield (to); give satisfaction to
take or consume (regularly or habitually)	enjoy to excess
use up (resources or materials)	treat with excessive indulgence
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)	give free rein to
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

Difference between use and indulge

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