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Indulgence
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
act
of indulging.
●
Tolerance.
●
The
act
of
catering
to
someone's
every desire.
●
A
wish
or
whim
satisfied.
●
Something in which someone indulges.
●
An
indulgent
act
; a
favour
granted
; gratification.
●
In Roman Catholicism:
A
pardon
or
release
from the
expectation
of
punishment
in
purgatory
, after the
sinner
has been
granted
absolution.
Verb
●
In Roman Catholicism:
to provide with an indulgence
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Origin
indulgence
English
indulgence
French
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Extravagance
Gluttony
Decadence
Frivolity
Hedonism
Enjoyment
Pleasure
Gratification
Escapism
Addiction
Opulence
Pleasures
Obsession
Selfishness
Affection
Luxury
Happiness
Desire
Lust
Joy
Sensuality
Individualism
Lifestyle
Comfort
Craving
Adoration
Entertainment
Materialism
Greed
Luxuries
Egotism
Beauty
Affirmation
Love
Eating
Exuberance
Affectation
Freedom
Relaxation
Bliss
Gift
Affluence
Fantasy
Ostentation
Consumerism
Attraction
Nostalgia
Narcissism
Optimism
Individuality
Drinking
Flagellation
Escape
Collectivism
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