Definition

Verb: * To eat an excessive amount of food; to consume far beyond what is necessary or healthy, often in a rapid or uncontrolled manner. It implies gluttony and a lack of restraint.

Usage

The verb "overgorge" is used to describe the act of extreme overeating. It is a formal and somewhat literary synonym for "binge" or "stuff oneself." * It is typically used with a reflexive pronoun (oneself) or can be used transitively with the thing being consumed. * It carries a strong negative connotation of excess and lack of discipline.

Examples

• After the long fast, he was tempted to overgorge himself at the feast.
• The tourists warned each other not to overgorge on the rich local delicacies.
• It is unhealthy to overgorge; moderation is key to a balanced diet.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily used for food, "overgorge" can be applied metaphorically to describe consuming anything in extreme excess.
  • The company had overgorged on cheap debt during the boom years.
  • He overgorged his mind with too much information at once.

Variants and Related Words

• Gorge (verb): To eat greedily and in large quantities. ("He gorged on cake.") "Overgorge" intensifies this meaning.
• Engorge (verb): To become or cause to become swollen with fluid; used in medical/biological contexts (e.g., engorged veins). It shares the Latin root ( meaning whirlpool, gorge) with "gorge" but is not typically used for eating.
• Glut (verb/noun): To fill or supply beyond capacity; an excessive supply.
• Satiate (verb): To satisfy fully or to excess.

Synonyms

• Binge
• Gorge
• Stuff oneself
• Pig out (informal)
• Overeat
• Gormandize

Antonyms

• Fast
• Abstain
• Diet
• Nibble
• Restrain oneself

Verb

1. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
   • She stuffed herself at the dinner
   • The kids binged on ice cream