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overindulgence
(over|in¦dul¦gence)
Pronunciation:
/ˌəʊv(ə)rɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ns/
noun
[
mass noun
]
1
the action or fact of having too much of something enjoyable:
her alleged
overindulgence in
alcohol
2
excessive gratification of a person’s wishes:
his overindulgence of her whims
Derivatives
overindulgent
adjective
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