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mol·ly·cod·dle
 mollycoddle
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- pronunciation:
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ka
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mollycoddles, mollycoddling, mollycoddled |
| definition: |
to overprotect or pamper; coddle.
- synonyms:
- baby, coddle, cosset, overprotect, pamper, spoon-feed
- antonyms:
- abuse, neglect
- similar words:
- dandle, favor, humor, indulge, mollify, overindulge, pacify, pet, smother, spoil
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| related words: |
hover, spoil |
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| derivation: |
mollycoddler (n.) |
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