coddle
Speech parts
1. coddle - Noun
2. coddle - Verb
Meaning
To parboil, or soften by boiling.
To treat with excessive tenderness; to pamper.
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grandparents often pamper the children
Let's not mollycoddle our students!
coddle eggs
Few cars can coddle like a well-equipped 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Men who are actually advanced in their professional careers and financial security arent going to endlessly pursue a woman and coddle their emotional needs 24/7 because we have other things to do besides a typical 9-5 job.
Just a few quick hits of this superfine mist will protect against UV rays, while calming ingredients like chamomile and aloe vera extracts coddle skin.