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mothered

/ˈmoʊðərd/ verb · British & US
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What does mothered mean?

verb

to spoil or overindulge someone, especially a child, excessively, often in a way that is considered to be detrimental to their development or well-being.

Example

"She had mothered him so much that he was unable to make decisions on his own."

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