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Sun 94 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Spoil vs overindulge

What is the difference between spoil and overindulge?

He overinduges his son. vs He spoils his son.
  

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I see no difference in meaning. "Overindulge" is a bit more formal. Perhaps using "spoils" carries a greater sense of scorn for the practice.

  • I see no difference in meaning.
  • "Overindulge" is a bit more formal.
  • Perhaps using "spoils" carries a greater sense of scorn for the practice.
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I see no difference in meaning.

"Overindulge" is a bit more formal.

Perhaps using "spoils" carries a greater sense of scorn for the practice.

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