Coddled

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːdəld/

Coddled (verb)

  1. to treat someone with too much care, like a baby.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Coddled

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Coddled

  • when describing lack of care