Indulgence Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Indulgence

Meaning 1 : an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

    Synonyms : self-indulgence
Meaning 2 : foolish or senseless behavior

    Synonyms : craziness,  folly,  foolery,  lunacy,  tomfoolery
Meaning 3 : the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

    Synonyms : humoring,  indulging,  pampering
Meaning 4 : a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

    Example : too much indulgence spoils a child

    Synonyms : lenience,  leniency
Meaning 5 : the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

    Example : in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse