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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 preserve or cherish something as sacred or important

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.

To collapse or burst inward violently.

to freely transfer something to someone