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cosset

verb
/ˈkɒsɪt/

Meaning

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

Example Sentences

The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.

Synonyms

pamper, spoil, indulge, nurture

Antonyms

neglect, ignore, abuse

Collocations

cosset a child, cosseted pets, cosseted family

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