Indulgence

noun
ɪn'dəldʒəns

Noun

  • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

    too much indulgence spoils a child

    Similar:LenienceLeniency
    Type of:PermissivenessTolerance
  • 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

    Type of:RemittalRemissionAbsolution
  • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

    Similar:Self-indulgence
    Type of:UndisciplineIndiscipline
  • foolish or senseless behavior

    Similar:CrazinessFollyFooleryLunacyTomfoolery
    Type of:PlayCaperRomp
  • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

    Similar:HumoringIndulgingPampering
    Type of:Gratification

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