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CODDLE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word coddle. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word coddle. (close relations)
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cosset
verbv
verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

pamper
verbv
verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

spoil
verbv
noun

• (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

• the act of stripping and taking by force

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• become unfit for consumption or use

• alter from the original

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

• destroy and strip of its possession

• make imperfect

baby
nounn
noun

• a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

• the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young)

• an immature childish person

• an unborn child; a human fetus

• a very young mammal

• a project of personal concern to someone

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

indulge
verbv
verb

• give free rein to

• yield (to); give satisfaction to

• enjoy to excess

• treat with excessive indulgence

mollycoddle
verbv
noun

• a pampered darling; an effeminate man

verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

cosher
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• conforming to Jewish dietary laws

cocker
nounn
noun

• a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England

verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

featherbed
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a mattress stuffed with feathers

verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hire more workers than are necessary

posset
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sweet spiced hot milk curdled with ale or beer

simmer
verbv
noun

• temperature just below the boiling point

verb

• boil slowly at low temperature

Best Hypernyms For CODDLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for coddle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
baby care cook cosset handle indulge mollycoddle nurture pamper pet spoil treat
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for COSSET

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