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INFANTILIZING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word infantilizing. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word infantilizing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INFANTILIZING

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belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

condescending
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

demeaning
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

indulging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

patronizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

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.

coddling
verbv
verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

• cook in nearly boiling water

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

Alternatives for BELITTLING

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