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coddle

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(cod-dle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to treat someone with excessive care or kindness.

Example Sentence

She will coddle her children when they are sick.

More Example Sentences

Do not coddle the puppy too much.

Synonyms

pamper; indulge; spoil

Antonyms

neglect; ignore; mistreat

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Rhymes

  • caudal
  • coddle
  • model
  • podoll
  • rodell
  • toddle
  • twaddle
  • waddle

  • remodel