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indulgence n

Indulgence means the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of indulgence

  • the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want

Usage examples of indulgence

His indulgence toward the children made bedtime rules impossible to enforce.

The coach showed too much indulgence when players skipped practice without a reason.

After weeks of strict saving, Maya allowed herself one small indulgence at the bakery.

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