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coddled

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈkɑː.dl̩/
    • /ˈkɒd.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈkɑː.dl̩/

Definition of coddled word

  • noun coddled Simple past tense and past participle of coddle. 1

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Parts of speech for Coddled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

coddled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for coddled

verb coddled

  • pampered — to treat or gratify with extreme or excessive indulgence, kindness, or care: to pamper a child; to pamper one's stomach.
  • indulged — to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
  • babied — an infant or very young child.
  • cosseted — pampered; spoilt
  • fussed — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.

Antonyms for coddled

verb coddled

  • ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.

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