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coddle
verb
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Divide coddle into syllables:

cod · dle

How to pronounce coddle:

Definition of coddle:

coddle (verb):
to pamper or overprotect
treat with excessive indulgence.
to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point

Synonyms for coddle:

baby
boil
cocker
cosset
do by
featherbed
handle
indulge
mollycoddle
nurse
pamper
parboil
pet
poach
simmer
spoil
steam
stew
wet-nurse

Antonyms for coddle:

abandon
abstain
abuse
anger
annoy
assault
bash
batter
be lax about
be mean
be remiss about
be remiss in
be strict with
beat
beat up
brutalise
brutalize
bully
bypass
contemn
damage
deny
depress
deprive
disallow
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