ichidan verb, intransitive verb
act spoiled; fawn on
Behaving in a self-centered, demanding way, often with a negative connotation compared to 甘える. Implies excessive dependence or manipulation.
See also: 甘える
彼はいつも親に甘ったれて、わがままばかり言っている。
He's always acting spoiled with his parents and saying nothing but selfish things.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
presume upon another's kindness
Relying on someone's goodwill to an unreasonable degree, often taking advantage of their benevolence. More abstract than sense 1.
See also: 甘える
彼の親切に甘ったれて、いつも仕事を押し付けてしまう。
I presume upon his kindness and always end up pushing my work onto him.