Synonyms & related words for overindulge

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of overindulge — including overeat, overdo, overexert, overstress, overact, overplay. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to overindulge

Explore words related to overindulge — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include binge, gormandize, overindulgence, gourmandize, overeaten, indulge, indulger, engorge. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for overindulge

Common synonyms for overindulge include overeat, overdo, overexert, overstress, overact, overplay, overtax — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does overindulge come from?

The word overindulge breaks down into 3 roots of Old English and Latin origin: over-, from Old English ofer (“excessively”); in-, from Latin in (“in, into”); and dulge, from Latin indulgere (“to be lenient, give free rein”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.