indulgence

• indulgence

indulgence

Noun

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

Synonyms:

• indulgence
• self-indulgence

Noun

a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"

Synonyms:

• indulgence
• lenience
• leniency

Noun

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

Synonyms:

• indulgence
• indulging
• pampering
• humoring

Noun

foolish or senseless behavior

Synonyms:

• folly
• foolery
• tomfoolery
• craziness
• lunacy
• indulgence

Noun

the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"

Synonyms:

• indulgence