Coddle: meaning, definitions and examples
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coddle
[ ˈkɒd(ə)l ]
to pamper
To treat with extreme or excessive care or kindness, often to the point of indulgence. It involves a high level of attention and nurturing towards someone or something. Coddling usually implies protecting from any sort of discomfort or harm.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Stop coddling him, he needs to learn to be independent.
- She coddles her dog by giving him treats all the time.
- Don't coddle your employees too much, they need to learn to take responsibility.
- I don't want to coddle my children, I want them to learn to face challenges.
- By constantly coddling her, you're not preparing her for the real world.
Translations
Translations of the word "coddle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mimar
🇮🇳 लाड़ करना
🇩🇪 verhätscheln
🇮🇩 memanjakan
🇺🇦 пестити
🇵🇱 rozpieszczać
🇯🇵 甘やかす
🇫🇷 choyer
🇪🇸 mimar
🇹🇷 şımarık etmek
🇰🇷 응석받이로 만들다
🇸🇦 يدلل
🇨🇿 rozmazlovat
🇸🇰 rozmaznávať
🇨🇳 溺爱
🇸🇮 razvajati
🇮🇸 dekra við
🇰🇿 еркелету
🇬🇪 გამოსრეკა
🇦🇿 ərköyünləşdirmək
🇲🇽 mimar
Word origin
The word 'coddle' originated in the late 16th century and is derived from the Old French word 'coddle' which means 'boil gently'. Originally, it was used in the context of cooking, referring to gently boiling or simmering food. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of treating someone with excessive care or kindness, leading to the modern usage of the word.