Indulgence vs. Pleasure

Indulgence vs. Pleasure — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Indulgence and Pleasure

Indulgencenoun

the act of indulging

Pleasurenoun

(uncountable) A state of being pleased.

He remembered with pleasure his home and family.I get a lot of pleasure from watching others work hard while I relax.

Indulgencenoun

tolerance

Pleasurenoun

(countable) A person, thing or action that causes enjoyment.

It was a pleasure to meet you.Having a good night's sleep is one of life's little pleasures.

Indulgencenoun

catering to someone's every desire

Pleasurenoun

(uncountable) One's preference.

What is your pleasure: coffee or tea?
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Indulgencenoun

something in which someone indulges

Pleasurenoun

The will or desire of someone or some agency in power.

to hold an office at pleasure: to hold it indefinitely until it is revokedat Congress's pleasure: whenever or as long as Congress desires

Indulgencenoun

An indulgent act; favour granted; gratification.

Pleasureinterjection

pleased to meet you

Indulgencenoun

(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

Pleasureverb

(transitive) To give or afford pleasure to; to please; to gratify.

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Indulgenceverb

to provide with an indulgence

Pleasureverb

(transitive) To give sexual pleasure to.

Johnny pleasured Jackie orally last night.

Indulgencenoun

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

Pleasureverb

To take pleasure; to seek or pursue pleasure.

to go pleasuring

Indulgencenoun

a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone;

too much indulgence spoils a child

Pleasurenoun

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience;

he was tingling with pleasure

Indulgencenoun

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

Pleasurenoun

something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness;

a joy to beholdthe pleasure of his companythe new car is a delight

Indulgencenoun

foolish or senseless behavior

Pleasurenoun

a formal expression;

he serves at the pleasure of the President

Indulgencenoun

the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution;

in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse

Pleasurenoun

an activity that affords enjoyment;

he puts duty before pleasure

Pleasurenoun

sexual gratification;

he took his pleasure of her