overindulgence
noun
over·in·dul·gence
ˌō-vər-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s 
plural overindulgences
: excessive indulgence
In spite of his wisdom, he could not find fault with her for her overindulgence of the children …—
George Eliot
George Eliot
especially
: excessive consumption of food, drink, etc.
Infrequent and brief episodes of atrial fibrillation can be triggered by overindulgence in alcohol, caffeine and food. —Fred Cicetti
Fred Cicetti Examples of overindulgence in a Sentence
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The band writes anthems for those who can barely stand up, whether that’s due to overindulgence or deep depression.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2024
Writings by Pliny the Elder and others testify to the medicinal use of black henbane seeds and leaves, but warn that an overindulgence will result in mind-altering effects.
—Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
But maybe a little overindulgence is warranted when the recipe is so tasty.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 July 2023
As in the first outing, there's an attempt to frame the three stories as part of the series' continuity, with an overindulgence of Halloween candy causing Bart, Lisa, and Homer to have nightmares.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2023
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2024
Writings by Pliny the Elder and others testify to the medicinal use of black henbane seeds and leaves, but warn that an overindulgence will result in mind-altering effects.
—Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
But maybe a little overindulgence is warranted when the recipe is so tasty.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 July 2023
As in the first outing, there's an attempt to frame the three stories as part of the series' continuity, with an overindulgence of Halloween candy causing Bart, Lisa, and Homer to have nightmares.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2023
See all Example Sentences for overindulgence
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“Overindulgence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overindulgence. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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