excesses (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛsɪz/

Definition

Acts of going beyond reasonable or acceptable limits, often involving indulgence in food, drink, or behavior.

Examples

• The report documented the various excesses of the ruling party during their decade in power.

• She struggled to recover her health after the dietary excesses of the holiday season.

• The film portrays the excesses of the 1980s financial market with brutal honesty.

Synonyms of excesses

Words with a similar meaning to excesses:

• overindulgence
• extravagance
• immoderation
• debauchery

Antonyms of excesses

Words with the opposite meaning to excesses:

• moderation
• restraint

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