indulger
- noun
- /ɪnˈdʌlʤər/
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indulgente
- He tends to be an indulger of his children's whims.
Examples
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He was an indulger when it came to his pets, letting them do whatever they wanted.
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As a grandmother, she was known as an indulger, always giving her grandchildren extra treats.
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The teacher warned that being an indulger could lead to spoiled children in the classroom.
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My grandmother is a real indulger when it comes to sweets.
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An indulger often spoils their children by buying them toys instead of teaching them responsibility.
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He is known as an indulger, always giving his grandchildren sweets and treats whenever they visit.
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The indulger caters to every whim of his children, ensuring they never hear the word 'no.'
Synonyms
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7.0
A person who gives someone too much care and lets them have whatever they want
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A person who gives someone too much care and makes them dependent
A person who gives someone too much care and spoils them
Antonyms
How Indulgent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word indulger comes from the Latin indulgēre, which meant 'to give in' or 'to be kind', so picture someone always handing out 'sweet' treats to others. So an indulger is a person who lets others have what they want, often spoiling them.