indulgence


Meanings

  • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
  • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone;
    • "too much indulgence spoils a child"
  • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
  • foolish or senseless behavior
  • 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"


Scrabble Score: 14

indulgence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

indulgence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

indulgence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 20

indulgence is a valid Words With Friends word