Coddled
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːdəld/
Coddled (verb)
- to treat someone with too much care, like a baby.
- to cook eggs slowly in water just below boiling.
Examples
- Parents often coddled their children, shielding them from every difficulty.
- He coddled his younger siblings, ensuring they never faced any challenges.
Common collocations: coddle a child, coddle too much, coddled lifestyle, coddle eggs, gently coddle