Synonyms

pamper

American

[pam-per] / ˈpæm pər /

verb (used with object)

to treat or gratify with extreme or excessive indulgence, kindness, or care.

to pamper a child; to pamper one's stomach.

Synonyms:

spoil, baby, coddle, humor

Antonyms:

discipline
Archaic. to overfeed, especially with very rich food; glut.

pamper British

/ ˈpæmpə /

verb

to treat with affectionate and usually excessive indulgence; coddle; spoil
archaic to feed to excess

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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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They work 24/7 at high speeds and get searingly hot - but data centre computer chips get plenty of pampering.

From BBC

As you might expect, the Grand Highlander’s cabin aims to please, pamper and placate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pets are much-loved in the city, where pampered pooches are often pushed around the streets in prams, and shops selling animal outfits dot many neighbourhoods.

From Barron's

According to new scientific evidence, the shift from wild hunter to pampered pet happened much more recently than previously thought - and in a different place.

From BBC

Each had a tailored experience, from blood cleansing to cell rejuvenation to transcranial magnetic stimulation, with plenty of pampering in between.

From The Wall Street Journal

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