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