spoon-feed

Verb

Meaning

To help somebody (usually a baby or elder) to eat using a spoon; to feed using a spoon.

To overly pamper or indulge someone, so that they do not act or think for themselves.
I can help you with your homework, but you must understand the concept, because I will not spoon-feed you.

To give in an overly pampering way, so that they do not act or think for themselves.
What do you mean "I don't know"? I'm practically spoon-feeding you the answer!

To explain in simple words; to explain in words of one syllable; to spell out.

Examples

We consume far too many animal products, processed and refined foods, saturated fats, and empty calories. Industries that profit from both our ignorance and our misfortune spoon-feed us confusion and deception. Kris Carr

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