nurse

noun

A trained healthcare professional who cares for sick or injured people.

"The nurse checked the patient's vital signs."

verb

To provide care for someone who is ill, injured, or recovering.

"She nursed her sick child back to health."

verb

To hold a feeling or idea in one's mind for a long time.

"He nursed a grudge against his former colleague."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: nursemaid, nanny, harbour, harbor, hold, bear, entertain, suckle, give suck, suck, lactate, wet-nurse

Antonyms: bottlefeed