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coddle
UK
/ˈkɒd.əl/
US
/ˈkɑː.dəl/
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coddle
verb
coddled
Past Simple
coddled
Past Participle
coddling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒd.əl/
US
/ˈkɑː.dəl/
нежить
He likes to coddle his plants to ensure they grow well.
Он любит нежить свои растения, чтобы они хорошо росли.
баловать
She tends to coddle her children too much.
Она склонна слишком баловать своих детей.
Synonyms
nurture
dote on
baby
cosset
pamper
indulge
spoil
Antonyms
mistreat
neglect
abandon
coddle
noun
coddles
pl
UK
/ˈkɒd.əl/
US
/ˈkɑː.dl̩/
Refers to a traditional Irish stew composed of sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions.
Synonyms
solicitousness
overprotection
tenderness
spoiling
babying
indulgence
pampering
Definitions
coddle
verb
To treat someone in an overly protective or indulgent way.
She tends to coddle her younger brother, doing everything for him instead of letting him learn on his own.
To cook an egg in water just below boiling point.
He likes to coddle his eggs for breakfast, ensuring they are perfectly soft and creamy.
coddle
noun
A traditional Irish stew made of sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions, typically slow-cooked.
My grandmother prepared a hearty coddle to warm us on the cold evening.
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