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:
Is confession required for obtaining a plenary indulgence if there is no mortal sin?. Published Jan. 21 2026. Opinion.
Jan 21, 2026 The Boston Pilot
Jan 21, 2026 The Boston Pilot
Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November
Nov 2, 2024 EWTN News
Nov 2, 2024 EWTN News
Pope grants indulgences for world day of elderly, grandparents
Jul 19, 2024 Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
Jul 19, 2024 Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
Harford County launches Sweet Indulgences Trail featuring 45 dessert stops
Jul 1, 2026 WMAR 2 News Baltimore
Jul 1, 2026 WMAR 2 News Baltimore