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excesses

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˌɛkˈsɛsɪz// UK //ɛksˈɛsɪz// ex·cess·es

n. actions or behaviors that go far beyond what is normal, legal, or acceptable. It often refers to people having too much of something, like food, drink, or power.

n. actions or behaviors that surpass the limits of moderation, law, or social propriety. Often refers to the abuse of power or the overindulgence in physical pleasures.


SIMPLE

The public was shocked by the excesses of the ruling elite.

CONTEXTUAL

Historians often point to the architectural excesses of the era as a sign of the empire's eventual decline.

COMPLEX

While the revolution began with noble intentions, it soon descended into the very excesses of violence and corruption it had originally sought to overthrow.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in the plural form to describe specific instances of overindulgence or lack of restraint.

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