The difference between Indulge and Pamper

When used as verbs, indulge means to yield to a temptation or desire, whereas pamper means to treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.


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  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. 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"

  4. Indulge as a verb:

    To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.

  5. Indulge as a verb:

    To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.

  1. Pamper as a verb (transitive):

    To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

  2. Pamper as a verb (dated):

    To feed luxuriously.

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