Difference between Indulgence and Indulging

What is the difference between Indulgence and Indulging?

Indulgence as a verb is (roman catholic church) to provide with an indulgence while Indulging as a verb is (often followed by "in"): to yield to a temptation or desire.

Indulgence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the act of indulging tolerance catering to someone's every desire something in which someone indulges (Roman Catholic Church) a pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (Roman Catholic Church) to provide with an indulgence

Example sentence: An enemy to whom you show kindness becomes your friend, excepting lust, the indulgence of which increases its enmity.

Indulging

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

We hope you now know whether to use Indulgence or Indulging in your sentence.

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