Synonyms:
indulgence
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
indulgence, indulging, pampering, humoring
Meaning: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
Synonyms:
indulgence, lenience, leniency
Meaning: a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
Synonyms:
indulgence, self-indulgence
Meaning: an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Usage examples
The indulgence of the polity was proscribed by the manners.
"Far from it; you are my son, I owe you a mother's indulgence."
Every fair liberty was given to us; every fair indulgence was granted to us.
"Oh, say what you think; you owe me as much indulgence as a madman deserves."
Before a man can achieve anything, even in worldly things, he must lift his thoughts above slavish animal indulgence.
The majority of peers in the House was against the proposed indulgence, and the scale was but just turned by the proxies.
"Begging master's indulgence," Conseil replied, "but our friend Ned is concocting a kangaroo pie that will be the eighth wonder!"
Although I find a sad pleasure in lingering over these times, with such a history still impending, I cannot afford the indulgence.
"Considering the circumstances," she said, "you showed great indulgence towards me, and it never entered my mind to nourish the least resentment towards you.
He asks, however, whether his maxim of neglect of his natural gifts, besides agreeing with his inclination to indulgence, agrees also with what is called duty.