| verb | give free rein to “The writer indulged in metaphorical language” |
| verb | yield (to); give satisfaction to |
| verb | enjoy to excess “She indulges in ice cream” |
| verb | treat with excessive indulgence “grandparents often pamper the children” |
| indulgence | noun | the act of indulging or gratifying a desire |
| gratification | noun | the act or an instance of satisfying |
| panderer | noun | a person who serves or caters to the vulgar passions or plans of others (especially in order to make money) |
| indulging | noun | the act of indulging or gratifying a desire |
| luxuriation | noun | an activity that affords excessive pleasure and enjoyment |
| luxury | noun | wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living |
| pamperer | noun | someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence |
| pampering | noun | the act of indulging or gratifying a desire |
| baby | noun | a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk |
| coddler | noun | someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence |
| mollycoddler | noun | someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence |
| mollycoddle | noun | a pampered darling; an effeminate man |
| spoiler | noun | someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence |