coddle

verb

cod·dle ˈkä-dᵊl How to pronounce coddle (audio)

coddled; coddling ˈkäd-liŋ How to pronounce coddle (audio)

ˈkä-dᵊl-iŋ

transitive verb

: to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point

coddled the eggs for the Caesar salad

: to treat with extreme or excessive care or kindness : pamper

accused the court of coddling criminals

colleges that coddle their athletes

coddler

ˈkäd-lər

ˈkä-dᵊl-ər

noun

Synonyms

boil
parboil
poach
simmer
stew

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Example Sentences

The judges were accused of coddling criminals. a hearty, traditional breakfast that included coddled eggs

Recent Examples on the Web The experiments in the two places suggest that the same technologies used to terrorize and remold those who are thought to resist the party’s authority can be deployed to coddle and reassure those who accept its rule.

Josh Chin, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 At first, the film appears to be a quirky story about an awkward adult with little to no social skills, which his family and friends detrimentally coddle.

Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 21 July 2022 Written in decisive prose, Scheier does not coddle herself or her mother.

Mary Cadden, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2022 With substantial support under the arch and the midsole’s rockered roll, these shoes coddle the feet, requiring little from them for stability or propulsion.

Adam Chase, Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2021 Its top leadership moved away from that mission during President Donald Trump’s time in office, instead choosing to coddle financial companies and give in to their complaints of too much governance.

Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2021 The health consequences for the GOP in continuing to coddle the unvaccinated minority of Americans are bracing at a time when nearly 1,000 Americans are still dying from Covid each day.

Maeve Reston, CNN, 3 Dec. 2021 Modifying the way that history is taught so as to coddle white feelings, absolve guilt, and mitigate shame continues a worldwide practice of prioritizing and centering whiteness.

Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Now, however, colleges and universities merely seek to coddle students’ emotions, treating young people of voting age as children.

Charles Hilu, National Review, 15 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

perhaps altered from caudle "to administer a caudle to," verbal derivative of caudle

Note: The meaning "to pamper," earlier "to treat as if in need of nursing," attested from the second half of the 18th century, cannot be related with certainty to the cooking sense and may be of distinct origin.

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	coddle
释义	coddle verb cod·dle ˈkä-dᵊl coddled; coddling ˈkäd-liŋ ˈkä-dᵊl-iŋ transitive verb 1 : to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point coddled the eggs for the Caesar salad 2 : to treat with extreme or excessive care or kindness : pamper accused the court of coddling criminals colleges that coddle their athletes coddler ˈkäd-lər ˈkä-dᵊl-ər noun Synonyms boil parboil poach simmer stew See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The judges were accused of coddling criminals. a hearty, traditional breakfast that included coddled eggs Recent Examples on the Web The experiments in the two places suggest that the same technologies used to terrorize and remold those who are thought to resist the party’s authority can be deployed to coddle and reassure those who accept its rule. Josh Chin, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 At first, the film appears to be a quirky story about an awkward adult with little to no social skills, which his family and friends detrimentally coddle. Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 21 July 2022 Written in decisive prose, Scheier does not coddle herself or her mother. Mary Cadden, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2022 With substantial support under the arch and the midsole’s rockered roll, these shoes coddle the feet, requiring little from them for stability or propulsion. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2021 Its top leadership moved away from that mission during President Donald Trump’s time in office, instead choosing to coddle financial companies and give in to their complaints of too much governance. Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2021 The health consequences for the GOP in continuing to coddle the unvaccinated minority of Americans are bracing at a time when nearly 1,000 Americans are still dying from Covid each day. Maeve Reston, CNN, 3 Dec. 2021 Modifying the way that history is taught so as to coddle white feelings, absolve guilt, and mitigate shame continues a worldwide practice of prioritizing and centering whiteness. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 Now, however, colleges and universities merely seek to coddle students’ emotions, treating young people of voting age as children. Charles Hilu, National Review, 15 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology perhaps altered from caudle "to administer a caudle to," verbal derivative of caudle Note: The meaning "to pamper," earlier "to treat as if in need of nursing," attested from the second half of the 18th century, cannot be related with certainty to the cooking sense and may be of distinct origin. First Known Use 1651, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition coddle verb cod·dle ˈkä-dᵊl coddled; coddling : to treat with too much care : pamper coddle verb 1 as in to poach to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam a hearty, traditional breakfast that included coddled eggs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance poach boil stew parboil simmer steam smother fricassee braise scald pressure-cook reboil 2 as in to spoil to treat with great or excessive care accused the judiciary of coddling criminals Synonyms & Similar Words spoil mollycoddle pamper indulge cosset dandle baby nurse please appease satisfy mother cocker delight placate soothe gratify wet-nurse humor mollify oblige pacify content gladden cater (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms mistreat restrain manhandle control abuse maltreat oppress discipline misuse mishandle ill-treat neglect molest hurt ill-use harass injure slight violate overlook victimize oppress harm persecute outrage torment torture See More
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coddle

verb

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