indulge in

verb

indulged in; indulging in; indulges in
: to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)
Both candidates have promised not to indulge in further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.

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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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