indulging

[in-duhl-jing] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒɪŋ /

VERB

treat oneself or another to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

entertain nourish pamper satiate satisfy spoil take care of tickle

STRONG

allow baby cater coddle cosset delight favor foster gratify humor mollycoddle oblige pander pet please regale yield

WEAK

give in give rein to go along go easy on spoil rotten

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deprive dissatisfy ignore neglect

STRONG

annoy deny depress disallow disappoint disapprove disturb pain refuse reject upset

WEAK

abstain distress hurt moderate not use

VERB

luxuriate in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

revel in wallow in

STRONG

enjoy rollick

WEAK

bask in ego trip go in for live it up look out for number one take part

Antonyms

WEAK

abstain disappoint distress hurt moderate not use

Example Sentences

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Parents say they are trying to strike a balance between financial considerations and the benefits of indulging their kids’ sushi obsession.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after 20 miles on the trail, duty to my livestock and to my client, Bakersfield realtor Ralph Smith, prevented me from indulging that fantasy.

From Los Angeles Times

What consequential life experiences have I missed, taunting my eyeballs, indulging this social media imp turned experimental pugilist as he bumbles around the ring with has-beens and never-weres?

From The Wall Street Journal

At what point will media folk stop indulging such alleged legal expertise?

From The Wall Street Journal

Tempus even tucks in recipe cards, an apron, sea salt and scallop shells to make indulging as easy as can be.

From Salon