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coddle

verb

/ˈkɒd.l̩/

Meaning

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

Parents should support their children without coddling them.

pamper, spoil, indulge, nurture, overprotect

neglect, mistreat, ignore

coddle a child, coddle an employee, coddle too much, overly coddle

to desire something belonging to someone else

to involve oneself deeply in an activity or interest; to submerge in a liquid

to accept standards that are lower than is desirable; to settle a dispute by mutual concession

To reduce the severity or intensity of damage or problems.

Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

To manage or oversee the operation of something; to provide or apply.