Indulge and Refrain

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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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Refrain is an antonym for indulge.

Nearby Words: indulgence, indulgent, indulging

Refrain verb - Resist doing something.

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Indulge is an antonym for refrain in do without topic.

Nearby Words: refrained, refraining

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