mindmap root((溺爱)) indulge implies excessive compliance and weakness in gratifying another's or one's own wishes or desires: ~d herself with food at the slightest excuse. pamper implies an inordinate gratification of an appetite or desire for luxury and comfort: ~ed by the conveniences of modern living. humor stresses a yielding to a person's moods or whims: ~ed him by letting him tell the story. spoil stresses the injurious effects of indulging or pampering on character: fond but foolish parents ~ their children. baby suggests excessive and often inappropriate care, attention, or solicitude: ~ing students by not holding them accountable. mollycoddle suggests an excessive degree of care and attention to another's health or wellfare: refused to ~ her teenaged patients.