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Indulgence (Noun)

Meaning 1

The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Remittal
  • Remission
  • Remission Of Sin

Meaning 2

The act of indulging or gratifying a desire.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Humoring
  • Indulging
  • Pampering

Hyponyms

  • Binge
  • Splurge
  • Self-indulgence
  • Excess
  • Intemperateness

Related Words

  • Indulge (verb)

Meaning 3

An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Self-indulgence

Hypernyms

  • Undiscipline

Related Words

  • Indulge (verb)

Meaning 4

Foolish or senseless behavior.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Lunacy
  • Folly
  • Craziness
  • Foolery
  • Tomfoolery

Hypernyms

  • Frolic
  • Gambol
  • Romp
  • Play
  • Caper

Hyponyms

  • Japery
  • Meshugaas
  • Clowning
  • Mishegoss
  • Buffoonery
  • Harlequinade
  • Frivolity
  • Mishegaas

Meaning 5

A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Lenience
  • Leniency

Hypernyms

  • Tolerance

Related Words

  • Indulgent (adjective)
  • Indulge (verb)
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