n.
Function: verb
to treat with special, excessive, or fond care FF1C; baby a sick husband FF1E;
Synonyms: cater (to), cocker, coddle, cosset, cotton, humor, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil
Related Words: dry-nurse, wet-nurse; dote (on or upon), favor; gratify, please, satisfy
Contrasted Words: control, discipline, restrain; abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, mistreat, oppress; neglect, overlook, slight