INDULGENCES Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word indulgences. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INDULGENCES
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pampering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire adjective satellite • gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires | ||||||||
enjoyment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the pleasure felt when having a good time • act of receiving pleasure from something • (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property | ||||||||
gratifications | nounn | |||||||
noun • state of being gratified or satisfied • the act or an instance of satisfying | ||||||||
luxuries | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity • the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive • wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living | ||||||||
pleasures | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience • something or someone that provides a source of happiness • a formal expression • an activity that affords enjoyment • sexual gratification | ||||||||
rewards | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing • payment made in return for a service rendered • an act performed to strengthen approved behavior • the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • strengthen and support with rewards • act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions | ||||||||
satisfactions | nounn | |||||||
noun • the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation • state of being gratified or satisfied • compensation for a wrong • (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation • act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite | ||||||||
treats | nounn | |||||||
noun • something considered choice to eat • an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight verb • interact in a certain way • subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition • provide treatment for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • provide with a gift or entertainment • provide with choice or abundant food or drink • engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement • regard or consider in a specific way | ||||||||
craziness | nounn | |||||||
noun • informal terms for insanity • the quality of being rash and foolish • foolish or senseless behavior | ||||||||
folly | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of acting stupidly or rashly • a stupid mistake • the quality of being rash and foolish • foolish or senseless behavior | ||||||||
foolery | nounn | |||||||
noun • foolish or senseless behavior | ||||||||
humoring | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire | ||||||||
indulging | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire | ||||||||
lenience | nounn | |||||||
noun • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers | ||||||||
leniency | nounn | |||||||
noun • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers | ||||||||
lunacy | nounn | |||||||
noun • obsolete terms for legal insanity • foolish or senseless behavior | ||||||||
self-indulgence | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence | ||||||||
tomfoolery | nounn | |||||||
noun • foolish or senseless behavior |