pamper
Americanverb (used with object)
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to treat or gratify with extreme or excessive indulgence, kindness, or care.
to pamper a child; to pamper one's stomach.
- Antonyms:
- discipline
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Archaic. to overfeed, especially with very rich food; glut.
verb
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to treat with affectionate and usually excessive indulgence; coddle; spoil
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archaic to feed to excess
Other Word Forms
- overpamper verb (used with object)
- pamperedly adverb
- pamperedness noun
- pamperer noun
- self-pampered adjective
- self-pampering adjective
- unpampered adjective
Etymology
Origin of pamper
1350–1400; Middle English pamperen < Middle Dutch; compare Dutch dialect pamperen
Example Sentences
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As you might expect, the Grand Highlander’s cabin aims to please, pamper and placate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
As has often been reported, current A.I. software has a tendency to pamper its users, to supply whatever answers they seem to be seeking.
From Slate • Sep. 26, 2023
New cars and trucks are packed with sensors and technology that protect and pamper drivers and passengers.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023
"Lemekhani had so many plans. He was studying so he could come back and pamper my mother. He had plans to help rebuild Zambia. They've robbed us," she said.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022
He was quite outspoken in his belief that it was a mistake for guides to pamper their clients.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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