handfeed

/ˈhændfiːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to feed someone or something by hand, typically because they are unable to feed themselves

“She handfeeds the baby at night because he has trouble latching on.”

2. noun

the act of feeding someone or something by hand

“The handfeeding of the baby is a time-consuming process.”

Synonyms

  • hand-raise
  • hand-rear

Antonyms

  • self-feed