Coddle

Synonyms of coddle

• spoil
• baby
• pamper

Antonyms of coddle

• abandon
• neglect
• ignore

Collocations of coddle

coddle a child

Frequency: 80 %

She tends to coddle her child, always making sure they have everything they need.

coddle a pet

Frequency: 70 %

She loves to coddle her cat, giving it treats and cuddles all day long.

coddle someone

Frequency: 60 %

He tends to coddle his girlfriend, always putting her needs first.

coddle with affection

Frequency: 50 %

She coddles her dog with affection, showering it with love and attention.

Idiomatic Expressions for coddle

• Phrase: coddle a problem
  Meaning: to handle a problem with excessive gentleness or care, often resulting in not effectively dealing with it
  Usage: You can't coddle this issue any longer, it needs to be addressed head-on.