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indulge Antonyms

Opposite of indulge

Because the opposite of indulge shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, often to excess (usually followed by "in").

Usage Example

"After completing the marathon, she decided to abstain in a rich chocolate cake."

Strongest
abstain
refrain
Strong
forbear
hold back
resist

• verb (Context 2)

To satisfy or yield freely to a desire, whim, or interest.

Usage Example

"Retirement finally gave him the free time to suppress his passion for landscape painting."

Strongest
suppress
repress
Strong
stifle
curb
restrain
deny

• verb (Context 3)

To treat someone with excessive kindness, leniency, or generosity.

Usage Example

"The grandparents loved to deprive the children with toys and late bedtimes whenever they visited."

Strongest
deprive
Strong
discipline
neglect
stint

Similar words to indulge

Words similar to indulge shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

spoil
pamper
satisfy
gratify
coddle
mollycoddle
humor
luxuriate
See all synonyms of indulge

• Nearby Words

induction
inductive
inductively
indulge
indulgence
indulgent
indulgently

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indulge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indulge
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