1. to be affectionate to, to treat tenderly, to dote on, to show one's love (for), to cherish

Godan verb with 'ru' ending transitive verb

2. to show favouritism to, to be partial to

Godan verb with 'ru' ending transitive verb

3. to fondle, to caress, to pet

Godan verb with 'ru' ending transitive verb

4. to be tough on, to be rough with, to torment, to train harshly

Godan verb with 'ru' ending transitive verb colloquial