SINCE 1828
indulge in
phrasal verb
indulged in;
indulging in;
indulges in
Definition of indulge 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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