Coddle - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːdl|  American pronunciation of the word coddle
Brit.  |ˈkɒd(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word coddle

verb

- treat with excessive indulgence (syn: baby, cocker, cosset, featherbed, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil)
Let's not mollycoddle our students!
- cook in nearly boiling water
coddle eggs

Extra examples

The judges were accused of coddling criminals.

...a hearty, traditional breakfast that included coddled eggs...

She was no coddle.

Don't coddle the child - he's fine!

Let's not mollycoddle our students!

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: coddle
he/she/it: coddles
present participle: coddling
past tense: coddled
past participle: coddled
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