Excessive indulgence spoiled the child.
Source: tatoeba (23607)
Indulgence
/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/
Synonyms for "indulgence" (167 found)
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leniencylenitylibertylicenselong sufferinglong-sufferancelong-sufferinglonganimityluxurymagnanimitymercymindfulnessmollycoddlingobligingobligingnessofficeoverdoingoverindulgenceoverlookingoverpermissiveness
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10 entriesdessert treatexcessive indulgenceforbearance toward faultslenient treatmentpartial indulgencepermissive parentingplenary indulgencesmall luxuryspecial treatunhealthy indulgence
Collocations
5 entriesact of indulgenceindulgence in dessertsindulgence in luxuriesindulgence in sweetsself indulgence
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16 total sentences available.
Find a mean between harshness and indulgence.
Source: tatoeba (239490)
The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful. And thus toleration produced not only mutual indulgence, but even religious concord.
Source: tatoeba (459819)
It's an indulgence.
Source: tatoeba (2249043)
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