plural overindulgences
Definition of overindulgence
: excessive indulgence
In spite of his wisdom, he could not find fault with her for her overindulgence of the children …— 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
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The first known use of overindulgence was in 1749
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