to treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper

to coddle children when they're sick.

to cook (eggs, fruit, etc.) in water that is just below the boiling point; cook gently.

verb

ignore , turn away

verb

baby , caress , cater to , cosset , cotton , favor , humor , make much of , make over , mollycoddle , nurse , pet , play up to , spoil , brew , cook , poach , simmer , steam , cater , indulge , overindulge , pamper , cocker , cuddle , fondle , parboil