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Grade 7
(mol-ly-cod-dle) 4 syllables

Definition

verb. to treat someone with excessive care or attention.

Example Sentence

Let's not mollycoddle our students!

More Example Sentences

Parents shouldn't mollycoddle their children too much.

Synonyms

pamper; indulge; baby

Antonyms

neglect; ignore; mistreat

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Rhymes

  • mollycoddle
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