mollycoddler (Meaning)

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mollycoddler (n)

someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

indulge, nurse, baby,spoil, coddle, please, pamper, dandle, cocker, delight

ill-treat, abuse, misuse, manhandle,restrain, restrain, maltreat, mistreat, manhandle, maltreat

Harold's mother was an infamous mollycoddler, spoiling him to the point of helplessness.

The principal refused to tolerate the mollycoddling of students, believing it fostered a sense of entitlement.

Jake's girlfriend was accused of being a mollycoddler, constantly catering to his every whim.

The child psychologist emphasized the importance of avoiding mollycoddling, as it can inhibit children's independence.