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overindulgence

noun

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Excessive satisfaction of a desire or appetite.

The character's overindulgence in expensive hobbies strained the household budget.

Dictionary practice example.

Another visitor's overindulgence left no room for the dish he had most wanted, because he repeatedly took extra portions simply because they were available.

From A Tasting That Goes Too Far.

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