taking care
Handling with attention
Taking care covers two related senses.
One is looking after someone or something—attending to needs, providing for, or protecting: She's taking care of her elderly mother, I'll take care of the dog while you're away.
The other is handling or dealing with a matter: Don't worry, I'm taking care of it.
In certain contexts, taking care of someone carries a sinister euphemistic meaning—killing them.
Preventing harm or loss
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- defendingProtecting against harm
- guardianshipLegal care of another
- custodyProtective care or control
vigilance · security · watching over · sheltering · preserving · sanctuary · refuge · supervision
Nurturing and guiding children
- bondingForming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- compassionConcern for others' distress
empathy · love · attachment · nourishment · guidance · mentorship · fostering · upbringing
Overall state of health
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- nutritionBodily use of food
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
rest · sleep · diet · prevention · screening · medication · vitamins · hygiene
Support or aid given
- aidSupport given freely
- helpAssistance given
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- backingAid or sponsorship
advocacy · facilitation · providing · sponsorship · contribution · donation · funding · subsidy
safeguarding
Preventing harm or loss
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- defendingProtecting against harm
- guardianshipLegal care of another
custody · vigilance · security · watching over · sheltering · preserving · sanctuary · refuge · supervision · escorting
parenting
Nurturing and guiding children
- bondingForming close connections
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
compassion · empathy · love · attachment · nourishment · guidance · mentorship · fostering · upbringing · rearing
wellness
Overall state of health
hydration · rest · sleep · diet · prevention · screening · medication · vitamins · hygiene · cleanliness
assistance
Support or aid given
- aidSupport given freely
- helpAssistance given
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
backing · advocacy · facilitation · providing · sponsorship · contribution · donation · funding · subsidy · patronage
taking careneglecting
Failing to attend to
abandoning · ignoring · mistreating · abusing · disregarding
taking careneglecting
Failing to attend to
ignoring · letting slide · dropping the ball · bungling · mishandling
taking careneglecting
Failing to attend to
neglect · abandoning · ignoring · disregarding · forsaking
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