Abandon and Indulge

Abandon

Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

Usage example: more than ready to abandon himself to a life of complete idleness for the duration of his vacation

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Indulge and abandon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Indulge" instead a verb "Abandon".

Indulge verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

Usage example: conventioneers who were obviously eager to indulge themselves in all of the vices that Las Vegas might offer

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Abandon and indulge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Indulge".

Nearby Words: indulgence, indulgent, indulging

Balthamel in The Wheel of Time originally became evil so that he could indulge his sexual lust with reckless abandon.

Source: Lust
When he meets Maurice and is invited to abandon his few responsibilities, indulge in all his selfish fantasies, and torment whomever he deems worthy, he proceeds to go utterly wild.

Source: Film / Little Monsters

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