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coddle
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
coddle
(verb)
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coddle
/
ˈ
kɑːdl̟/
verb
coddles
;
coddled
;
coddling
coddle
/
ˈ
kɑːdl̟/
verb
coddles
;
coddled
;
coddling
Learner's definition of CODDLE
[
+ object
]
disapproving
:
to treat (someone) with too much care or kindness
She
coddles
[=
pampers
] her children.
The judges were accused of
coddling
criminals.
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