indulgence Meaning and Definition
1. n. the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
2. n. foolish or senseless behavior
3. n. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
4. n. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
5. n. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
In the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, an indulgence is "a way to reduce the amount of punishment one has to undergo for sins".
Synonyms allowance appeasement attention babying coddling courtesy endurance excess extravagance favor favoring fondling fondness forbearance fulfillment good will gratifying hedonism immoderation intemperance intemperateness kindness kowtowing lenience leniency pampering partiality patience permissiveness petting placating pleasing privilege profligacy profligateness satiation satisfaction service spoiling toadying tolerance toleration treat understand
Antonyms denial
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