Uk English Meaning of coddle

coddle

Other Uk English words related to coddle

synonyms

• boil
• poach
• simmer
• Stew
• parboil
• Steam
• braise
• fricassee
• Pressure cook
• scald
• smother

antonyms

• Abuse
• control
• Discipline
• manhandle
• mistreat
• misuse
• oppress
• Restrain
• Harass
• harm
• hurt
• Ill-treat
• misuse
• injure
• mistreat
• mishandle
• neglect
• Outrage
• overlook
• slight
• victimize
• persecute
• torment
• Torture

Definitions and Meaning of coddle in English

Wordnet

coddle (v)

treat with excessive indulgence

cook in nearly boiling water

Webster

coddle (v. t.)

To parboil, or soften by boiling.

To treat with excessive tenderness; to pamper.

FAQs About the word coddle

What is the Uk English meaning of the word coddle

coddle

What is the English meaning of the word coddle

treat with excessive indulgence, cook in nearly boiling waterTo parboil, or soften by boiling., To treat with excessive tenderness; to pamper.

What are the synonyms of the word coddle

boil,poach,simmer,Stew,parboil,Steam,braise,fricassee,Pressure cook,scald

What are the antonyms of the word coddle

Abuse,control,Discipline,manhandle,mistreat,misuse,oppress,Restrain,Harass,harm