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verb (used with object), cod·dled, cod·dling.
1.
to treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper: to coddle children when they're sick.
2.
to cook (eggs, fruit, etc.) in water that is just below the boiling point; cook gently.
Related forms
cod·dler, noun
un·cod·dled, adjective
Synonyms
1. indulge, baby, humor, spoil.
1. indulge, baby, humor, spoil.
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Coddling
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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