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overindulge

UK
/ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ/
US
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ/

Translations

overindulgeverb
overindulged
Past Simple
overindulged
Past Participle
overindulging
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ/
US
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ/
gâterAu sens de combler ou de satisfaire quelqu'un de façon excessive, surtout un enfant.
She decided not to overindulge her children with too many toys.
Elle a décidé de ne pas gâter ses enfants avec trop de jouets.
abuser deAu sens de consommer en quantité excessive.
He tends to overindulge in sweets during the holidays.
Il a tendance à abuser des sucreries pendant les vacances.
Synonyms
pamper
indulge
overdo
excess
gratify
satiate
spoil
Antonyms
moderate
restrain
abstain

Definitions

overindulgeverb
To consume something, such as food or drink, in excessive amounts.
He tends to overindulge in sweets during the holidays.
To allow oneself or someone else to enjoy something excessively.
She decided not to overindulge her children with too many toys.
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