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Detailed Synonyms for indulgence in English

indulgence:

indulgence [the ~] noun

  1. the indulgence
    the clemency; the consideration; the leniency; the indulgence; the kindness; the mercy
  2. the indulgence
    the consideration; the indulgence; the tolerance; the forbearance; the leniency; the compliance; the clemency; the in deference to
  3. the indulgence
    the clemency; the forbearance; the leniency; the consideration; the indulgence
  4. the indulgence
    – the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution 1
    the indulgence
    – the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution 1
    • indulgence [the ~] noun
      • in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse1
  5. the indulgence
    – foolish or senseless behavior 1
    the indulgence; the folly; the lunacy; the craziness; the foolery; the tomfoolery
    – foolish or senseless behavior 1
  6. the indulgence
    – the act of indulging or gratifying a desire 1
    the indulgence; the pampering; the indulging; the humoring
    – the act of indulging or gratifying a desire 1
  7. the indulgence
    – a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone 1
    the indulgence; the leniency; the lenience
    – a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone 1
  8. the indulgence
    – an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires 1
    the indulgence; the self-indulgence
    – an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires 1

Related Words for "indulgence":

  • indulgences

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Related Definitions for "indulgence":

  1. the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution1
    • in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse1
  2. foolish or senseless behavior1
  3. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire1
  4. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone1
    • too much indulgence spoils a child1
  5. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires1

Related Synonyms for indulgence