indulgence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of INDULGENCE

an act of kind assistance <as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents>

Synonyms benevolence, boon, courtesy, grace, indulgence, kindness, mercy, service, turn

Related Words dispensation, waiver; advantage, benefit, blessing, godsend, manna; liberty, license (or licence), privilege

Near Antonyms hindrance, hurdle, impediment, interference, obstacle

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <bubble baths were her one indulgence>

Synonyms amenity, comfort, extra, frill, indulgence, superfluity

Related Words extravagance, nonessential; dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option

Antonyms basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement

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