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Synonyms & Similar Words
pampering
spoiling
treating
gratifying
satisfying
pleasing
delighting
appeasing
humoring
coddling
babying
mollycoddling
overindulging
indulging
giving in
acquiescing
relenting
yielding
surrendering
succumbing
capitulating
giving way
compromising
condoning
tolerating
allowing
permitting
enabling
catering
fussing
doting
fondling
petting
cosseting
cosesting
Meaning of Indulging
According to Merriam-Webster, indulging refers to the act of giving in to a desire or whim, or to allow oneself to enjoy something pleasurable.
Definitions
- * The Cambridge Dictionary defines indulging as giving someone or something too much of what they want, or allowing oneself to have or do something enjoyable.
Example Uses
- She spent the day indulging in her favorite hobbies, including painting and reading.
- * He couldn't resist indulging in a slice of chocolate cake, despite his diet.
- * The parents were accused of indulging their child too much, giving them everything they wanted without teaching them discipline.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
depriving
withholding
denying
refusing
rejecting
abstaining
restraining
restricting
limiting
curbing
suppressing
prohibiting
forbidding
resisting
opposing
contradicting
disagreeing
objecting
protesting
dissenting
demurring
balking