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indulgence — noun 1) the indulgence of all his desires Syn: satisfaction, gratification, fulfilment 2) indulgence contributed to his ill health Syn: self gratification, self indulgence, overindulgence, intemperance, excess, lack of restraint … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
treat — 1. verb 1) Charlotte treated him badly Syn: behave towards, act towards, use, deal with, handle 2) police are treating the fires as arson Syn: regard, consider, view, look on, put down as … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
treat — 1. verb 1) Charlotte treated him very badly Syn: behave toward, act toward; deal with, handle; literary use 2) police are treating the fires as arson Syn: regard, consider, view, look upon, think of 3) … Thesaurus of popular words
treat — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. negotiate, bargain, deal, parley; entertain, pay for; deal with, discuss, teach; dose, attend, doctor. See remedy, pleasure, conduct. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. entertainment, surprise, amusement, free… … English dictionary for students
treat — 1. verb /triːt/ a) To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with). I wouldnt promote businesses I considered immoral – ambulance chasing lawyers or online roulette for example – but Ive got nothing against computer or software manufacture:… … Wiktionary
indulge — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. pamper, spoil, favor, humor; gratify; take pleasure(in); revel. See intemperance, permission, leniency. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To humor] Syn. pamper, spoil, coddle; see humor , pamper . 2. [To give … English dictionary for students
spoil — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. damage, ruin, impair; overindulge, humor; despoil, plunder, sack, pillage, rob; decay, putrefy, rot, mold, ferment. See deterioration. n. plunder, loot, booty, spoliation. See acquisition. II (Roget s … English dictionary for students
cater — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. i. purvey (See provision); indulge, humor. See pleasure. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. provide food, purvey, provision, victual; see feed , provide 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. 1. provide furnish,… … English dictionary for students
baby — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. infant, babe, child, tot, kid (inf.); nursling, suckling; off spring. See youth. v. t. pamper. See leniency. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Infantile] Syn. youthful, babyish, juvenile; see childish 1 . 2 … English dictionary for students
coddle — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. humor, pamper. See leniency. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To cook gently] Syn. simmer, poach, steam; see cook . 2. [To pamper] Syn. indulge, cosset, favor, baby; see pamper . III (Roget s 3… … English dictionary for students
