The difference between Cosset and Indulge
When used as verbs, cosset means to treat like a pet, whereas indulge means to yield to a temptation or desire.
Cosset is also noun with the meaning: a pet, especially a pet lamb.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cosset and Indulge
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Cosset as a verb (transitive):
To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.
Examples:
"The car cossets its occupants in comfort."
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Cosset as a verb (transitive):
To fondle; to touch or stroke lovingly.
Examples:
"The foam cossets your skin."
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Cosset as a noun:
A pet, especially a pet lamb.
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Cosset as a noun:
Someone indulged or cosseted.
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Indulge as a verb (intransitive, often followed by "in"):
To yield to a temptation or desire.
Examples:
"He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge."
"I indulged in drinking on the weekend."
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Indulge as a verb (transitive):
To satisfy the wishes or whims of.
Examples:
"Grandma indulges the kids with sweets."
"I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes."
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Indulge as a verb:
To give way to (a habit or temptation); not to oppose or restrain.
Examples:
"to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations"
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Indulge as a verb:
To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.
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Indulge as a verb:
To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.