indulging Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
   pampering; indulgence; humoring.
   
2. verb give free rein to
   indulge.
   
   • The writer indulged in metaphorical language
3. verb yield (to); give satisfaction to
   pander; gratify; indulge.
   
4. verb enjoy to excess
   luxuriate; indulge.
   
   • She indulges in ice cream
5. verb treat with excessive indulgence
   featherbed; pamper; cosset; cocker; mollycoddle; spoil; indulge; baby; coddle.
   
   • grandparents often pamper the children
   • Let's not mollycoddle our students!

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