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Definition of mollycoddled word
- noun mollycoddled Simple past tense and past participle of mollycoddle. 1
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Parts of speech for Mollycoddled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mollycoddled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mollycoddled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mollycoddled
verb mollycoddled
- pampered — to treat or gratify with extreme or excessive indulgence, kindness, or care: to pamper a child; to pamper one's stomach.
- spoiled — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
- cosseted — pampered; spoilt
- 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.
- humored — a comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing amusement: the humor of a situation.
Antonyms for mollycoddled
verb mollycoddled
- ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
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