Definition

Verb: * To consume something, especially food or drink, to an excessive or immoderate degree. * To allow oneself or another to have too much of something desired, often to the point of being harmful or unhealthy.

Usage

The verb "overindulge" describes the action of exceeding reasonable limits in consumption or gratification. It is often used reflexively ("overindulge oneself") or with the preposition "in" ("overindulge in something"). It carries a connotation of lack of self-control and often leads to negative consequences like discomfort, guilt, or poor health.

Examples

• General Use:
  • It's easy to overindulge during the holiday season.
  • He tends to overindulge his children with expensive gifts.
• With Preposition 'in':
  • I overindulged in rich desserts at the party and felt ill afterwards.
  • They warned him not to overindulge in nostalgia.
• Reflexive Use:
  • After the marathon, she allowed herself to overindulge.
  • You shouldn't overindulge yourself every weekend.

Advanced Usage

• "Overindulge a taste for": To excessively satisfy a particular liking or preference.
  • The critic was known to overindulge his taste for sarcasm.

Variants and Related Words

• Overindulgence (noun): The act or instance of overindulging.
  • His ill health was a result of years of overindulgence.
• Overindulgent (adjective): Characterized by excessive leniency or generosity.
  • She was criticized for being an overindulgent parent.

Synonyms

• Binge: To indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess for a short period.
• Gorge: To eat a large amount greedily.
• Pamper: To treat with excessive indulgence (often without the negative connotation of excess).
• Spoil: To harm the character of someone by being too lenient or indulgent.

Related Phrases

• To make a pig of oneself (idiom): To overeat in a greedy or messy manner.
  • He made a pig of himself at the buffet.
• To have a binge (phrase): To engage in a period of excessive consumption.
  • She went on a shopping binge.

Verb

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