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- pronunciation:
- ka
dl
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
coddles, coddling, coddled |
definition 1: |
to treat with indulgence, as one would treat an invalid or baby; pamper.
Her parents think she coddles her son and fear that he'll grow up weak and spoiled.- synonyms:
- baby, cosset, mollycoddle, pamper
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- cater to, dote on, favor, humor, indulge, overprotect, spoil
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definition 2: |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point.
He wanted her to coddle the eggs, but she scrambled them as usual.- synonyms:
- poach, simmer
- similar words:
- boil, stew
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derivation: |
coddler (n.) |
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