indulgences
Definitions
The action or fact of indulging; the state of being indulgent.
A thing that is indulged in; a luxury or treat.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a grant by the pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution.
Examples
He decided to cut back on his daily indulgences, such as expensive coffee and late-night snacks, to save money for his trip.
The historical text describes how the church sold indulgences to followers who sought forgiveness for their sins.
Synonyms
gratifications luxuries treats excesses favors leniencies self-gratifications
Antonyms
restraints abstinences deprivations self-denials austerities moderations disciplines