overeating

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, zu viel oder übermäßig zu essen; oft als eine Form der Völlerei oder als eines der sieben Hauptlaster betrachtet.

A noun referring to the act of consuming food in excess, often personified as one of the deadly sins.

unzählbar

1. Excessive consumption of foodB2formal

   The act of eating more food than the body needs, often to the point of discomfort or harm.

   Überessen

   • Overeating can lead to serious health problems like obesity.
   • He struggled with overeating during the holidays.
   • Mindful eating can help prevent overeating.

   Synonymegluttonyoverindulgencesatiety

   Antonymeabstinencedietingfastingstarving

2. Gluttony (as a vice)C1formal

   The sin or vice of eating to excess, often personified as one of the seven deadly sins.

   Völlerei

   • In medieval theology, overeating was considered a form of gluttony.
   • Gluttony, or overeating, is one of the seven deadly sins.
   • The painting depicted overeating as a grotesque figure.

   Synonymegluttonygourmandismvoracity

   Antonymeabstinencefastingtemperance

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand mehr isst, als nötig oder gesund ist.

A verb used to indicate the act of eating more than is necessary or healthy.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Eat excessivelyB2formal

   To consume more food than is necessary or healthy, often to the point of discomfort.

   Überessen

   • He tends to overeat during holiday dinners.
   • She overate at the buffet and felt sick afterwards.
   • Many people overeat when they are stressed.

   Synonymebingecramglutgorgeoverindulgepig outsurfeit

   Antonymedietfaststarve