overindulge

[ oh-ver-in-duhlj ]

verb (used with or without object)

, o·ver·in·dulged, o·ver·in·dulg·ing.

1. to indulge to excess:

   to overindulge one's fondness for candy.

overindulge

/ ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ /

verb

1. to indulge (in something, esp food or drink) immoderately; binge
2. tr to yield excessively to the wishes of; spoil

Derived Forms

• ˌoverinˈdulgent, adjective
• ˌoverinˈdulgence, noun

Other Words From

• over·in·dulgence noun
• over·in·dulgent adjective
• over·in·dulgent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of overindulge¹

First recorded in 1735–45; over- + indulge

Example Sentences

But part of me thought that if I’m not dieting anymore, then I won’t ever have the urge to overindulge.

From Los Angeles Times

And Gallagher had never been drunk, on the show or in real life, when a Season 6 episode required him to act out the consequences of Simon overindulging.

From Los Angeles Times

But part of me thought that if I’m not dieting anymore then I won’t ever have the urge to overindulge.

From Los Angeles Times

If you decide to indulge in a treat, control your portion size to avoid overindulging.

From Salon

They have a deceptively high alcohol content, which can sneak up on you, leaving you “bushwacked,” a term we use to describe someone who has fallen hard from overindulging.

From Salon