overindulge

• Sich selbst oder jemand anderem zu viel von etwas Angenehmem gönnen, besonders Essen oder Getränke; maßlos genießen.

A verb used to indicate the act of allowing oneself or someone else to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink.

1. Eat or drink too muchB2formal

   To consume food or drink in excess, often to the point of discomfort.

   Zu viel essen oder trinken

   • He tends to overindulge in chocolate during the holidays.
   • She overindulged at the buffet and felt sick afterwards.
   • It's easy to overindulge when there are so many delicious options.

   Synonymebingecramglutgorgeovereatpig outsatiatestuffsurfeit

2. Allow excessive pleasureB2formal

   To give oneself or someone else too much of something enjoyable, such as luxury or entertainment.

   Sich übermäßig hingeben

   • Parents sometimes overindulge their children with gifts.
   • He overindulged in video games all weekend instead of studying.
   • She warned him not to overindulge in expensive hobbies.

   Synonymebabycoddleindulgemollycoddlepamperspoil

   Antonymeabstaindenydeprive