Difference between Indulgence and Tomfoolery

What is the difference between Indulgence and Tomfoolery?

Indulgence as a noun is the act of indulging while Tomfoolery as a noun is foolish behaviour

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.

Tomfoolery

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Foolish behaviourjewellery.

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

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