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overindulgence

/ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns/noun

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अति-भोग, अति-सेवन, ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा खाना-पीना

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  1. 1

    [U] ~ (in sth)

    the habit of having too much of something you enjoy, especially food or drink

    अति-भोग, अति-सेवन, ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा खाना-पीना

    • Overindulgence in sweets during Diwali left him with a stomach ache.

    Synonyms excess immoderation overeating gluttony intemperance

    Opposite moderation restraint abstinence temperance

  2. 2

    [U]

    the act of allowing a child too much freedom or giving them too much of what they want

    (बच्चे को) अत्यधिक लाड़-प्यार

    • Overindulgence by parents can make children selfish.

    Synonyms spoiling pampering coddling

    Opposite strictness discipline

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