o·ver·in·dulge (ō'vər-ĭn-dŭlj')

v., -dulged, -dulg·ing, -dulg·es.

v.tr.

1. To indulge (a desire, craving, or habit) to excess: overindulging a fondness for chocolate.
2. To indulge (a person) excessively: overindulges his children.

v.intr.
To indulge in something to excess.

overindulgence o'ver·in·dul'gence n.
overindulgent o'ver·in·dul'gent adj.
overindulgently o'ver·in·dul'gent·ly adv.

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