indulgences
Definitions
Noun
- An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
- A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
- The act of indulging or gratifying a desire
- Foolish or senseless behavior
- The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
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| 1 | disappearances | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | immortalizes | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | minneapolis's | 6 | 0 |
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| 1 | influence | 3 | 132 |
| 2 | influences | 4 | 14 |
| 3 | indulge | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | induce | 2 | 9 |
| 5 | incidence | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | insolence | 3 | 6 |
| 7 | indulgence | 3 | 5 |
| 8 | indulged | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | induces | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | silences | 3 | 3 |
| 11 | idleness | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | virulence | 3 | 3 |
| 13 | indulgent | 3 | 2 |
| 14 | condolences | 4 | 1 |
| 15 | indulging | 3 | 1 |
| 16 | inductees | 3 | 1 |
| 17 | indulges | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | insurgencies | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | incidences | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | indigents | 3 | 0 |
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Definitions: 5
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Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
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This Word in the News:
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Mar 16, 2026 Denver Catholic
Mar 16, 2026 Denver Catholic
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Mar 18, 2026 The Guardian
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Dec 31, 2025 EWTN News