Synonyms: indulgence
Definition: the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
Usage: in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse
Similar words: absolution, remission, remission of sin, remittal
Definition: the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Synonyms: tomfoolery, craziness, lunacy, folly, foolery, indulgence
Definition: foolish or senseless behavior
Similar words: caper, frolic, gambol, romp, play
Definition: gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
Usage: it was all done in play; their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly
Synonyms: indulgence, indulging, humoring, pampering
Definition: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
Similar words: gratification
Definition: the act or an instance of satisfying
Synonyms: lenience, leniency, indulgence
Definition: a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Usage: too much indulgence spoils a child
Similar words: permissiveness, tolerance
Definition: a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
Synonyms: indulgence, self-indulgence
Definition: an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
Similar words: undiscipline, indiscipline
Definition: the trait of lacking discipline