Coddling
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːdəl/
Coddling (verb)
- treat someone too kindly, protecting them too much from difficulties
- cook food slowly and gently in water just below boiling point
Examples
- Parents should not coddle their children too much.
- He tends to coddle his younger siblings.
Common collocations: coddle a child, coddle too much, coddle someone, coddle eggs, gently coddle