amutter

/əˈmʌtər/

Definitions

1. verb

to act as a mother figure or to show maternal instincts towards someone.

“She amuttered her younger colleague at the office party.”

2. verb (archaic or poetic)

to spoil or indulge excessively.

“He amuttered his children with sweets and toys.”

Synonyms

  • matriarch
  • mother
  • nurturer

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • neglect