cossets
Treats too tenderly
Cossets is the verb form of cosset, meaning to treat with excessive care and indulgence—to pamper or coddle someone.
A parent who cossets a child shields them from any discomfort or difficulty.
The word carries a faintly critical edge, suggesting the attention may be too much: She cossets her dogs like they're royalty.
He felt suffocated by a mother who cossets.
Damage or overindulge
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- gratifyGive satisfaction to
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- satisfyMeet a need fully
pleasure · delight · luxury · extravagance · decadence · indulgence · pampering · doting
Soft tissue manipulation
- facialBeauty service for skin
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
relaxation · rejuvenate · treatments · wellness · plush · robe · soak · steam
pamper
Indulge excessively
mother · fuss · tend · dote · indulge · cherish · treasure · adore · protect · shelter
spoil
Damage or overindulge
satisfy · pleasure · delight · luxury · extravagance · decadence · indulgence · pampering · doting · overindulge
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
aromatherapy · relaxation · rejuvenate · treatments · wellness · plush · robe · soak · steam · lotion