Overindulgence and Refrainment

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Overindulgence noun - Excessive indulgence.

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Refrainment is an antonym for overindulgence.

Refrainment noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Usage example: students in the class should show some generosity and refrainment when critiquing the work of their fellow photographers

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Overindulgence is an antonym for refrainment.

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