to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often fol. by in )

Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.

to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.)

to indulge one's appetite for sweets.

to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with

to indulge a child.

to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually fol. by in )

to indulge oneself in reckless spending.

Commerce . to grant an extension of time, for payment or performance, to (a person, company, etc.) or on (a bill, note, etc.).

verb

disappoint , distress , hurt , abstain , moderate , not use , deny , mortify , restrain , suppress

verb

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