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- /ˈkɑː.dl̩/
- /ˈkɒd.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with c
- Words starting with co
- Words starting with cod
- Words starting with codd
- Words starting with coddl
- Words starting with coddle
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