What is "coddle" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does coddle mean in English? Meaning of coddle definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "coddle" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "coddle": treat with excessive indulgence

Verb

Meaning: treat with excessive indulgence

Example: grandparents often pamper the children Let's not mollycoddle our students!

Synonyms: baby cocker coddle cosset featherbed indulge mollycoddle pamper spoil

Hypernyms: do by handle treat

Meaning of "coddle": cook in nearly boiling water

Verb

Meaning: cook in nearly boiling water

Example: coddle eggs

Synonyms: coddle

Hypernyms: cook

Synonyms:

humor, pet, cosset, favor, caress, mollycoddle, spoil, baby, nurse, cotton, cater to, make much of, make over, play up to, cook, poach, brew, steam, simmer,

Antonyms:

ignore, neglect, turn away, ignore, turn away,

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