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CODDLING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word coddling. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word coddling. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CODDLING

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indulging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

pampering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

adjective satellite

• gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires

petting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

spoiling
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the process of becoming spoiled

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

babying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.

• To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.

noun

• The act of coddling or pampering somebody.

cosseting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

mollycoddling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a pampered darling; an effeminate man

verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

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

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

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

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 CODDLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for coddling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
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Phrases (1)
do by

Alternatives for INDULGING

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