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单词 make a fuss of something or someone
释义
(idiom) 
My nephews made a big fuss of me.
Synonyms
spoil
Grandparents are often tempted to spoil their grandchildren.
indulge
She did not agree with indulging children.
pamper
Her parents have pampered her since the day she was born.
cosset
Important clients were cosseted and pampered like royalty.
coddle
I coddled my youngest son dreadfully.
mollycoddle
He accused me of mollycoddling the children.
overindulge
kill with kindness
See fuss

Additional synonyms

in the sense of coddle
Definition
to pamper or overprotect
I coddled my youngest son dreadfully.
Synonyms
pamper,
spoil,
indulge,
cosset,
baby,
nurse,
pet,
wet-nurse (informal),
mollycoddle
in the sense of cosset
Definition
to pamper or pet
Important clients were cosseted and pampered like royalty.
Synonyms
pamper,
baby,
pet,
cosher (Irish),
coddle,
mollycoddle,
wrap up in cotton wool (informal)
in the sense of indulge
Definition
to allow (someone) to have or do everything he or she wants
She did not agree with indulging children.
Synonyms
spoil,
pamper,
cosset,
baby,
favour,
humour,
give in to,
coddle,
spoon-feed,
mollycoddle,
fawn on,
overindulge

Nearby words of
make a fuss of something or someone

  • majority
  • make
  • make a difference to something or someone
  • make a fuss of something or someone
  • make a hash of
  • make a killing
  • make a meal of something

Synonyms of 'make a fuss of something or someone'

make a fuss of something or someone

Additional synonyms

in the sense of mollycoddle
Definition
to give an excessive amount of care and protection to
He accused me of mollycoddling the children.
Synonyms
pamper,
baby,
ruin,
pet,
spoil,
indulge,
cosset,
coddle
in the sense of pamper
Definition
to treat (someone) with excessive indulgence or care
Her parents have pampered her since the day she was born.
Synonyms
spoil,
indulge,
gratify,
baby,
pet,
humour,
pander to,
fondle,
cosset,
coddle,
mollycoddle,
wait on (someone) hand and foot,
cater to your every whim
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