overindulgence

overindulgence
over·in·'dul·gence n
no pl
1) (excess) übermäßiger Genuss;
(towards a person) allzu große Nachsicht, zu große Nachgiebigkeit;
\overindulgence in drink übermäßiges Trinken, Saufen nt (fam)
\overindulgence in food übermäßiges Essen, Völlerei f veraltend
2) (excessive use) Übermaß nt (in an +dat);
\overindulgence in chocolate übermäßiger Schokoladengenuss;
\overindulgence in nostalgia übertriebene Nostalgie
3) (pampering) Verwöhnen nt, Verhätscheln nt

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