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单词 overindulgences
释义

overindulgence

noun

over·​in·​dul·​gence ˌō-vər-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s How to pronounce overindulgence (audio)
plural overindulgences
: excessive indulgence
In spite of his wisdom, he could not find fault with her for her overindulgence of the children … George Eliot
especially : excessive consumption of food, drink, etc.
Infrequent and brief episodes of atrial fibrillation can be triggered by overindulgence in alcohol, caffeine and food. Fred Cicetti

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

overindulgences

noun

plural of overindulgence
as in excesses

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • excesses
  • self-indulgences
  • dissipations
  • profligacies
  • profusions
  • indulgences
  • overkills
  • extravagances
  • immoderacies
  • splurges
  • luxuries
  • wastages
  • losses
  • prodigalities
  • wastes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • necessities
  • frugalities
  • savings
  • economies
  • thrifts
  • austerities
  • parsimonies
  • restraints
  • penny-pinchings
  • moderations
  • conservations
  • temperances
  • belt-tightenings
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