cockered

verb

past tense of cocker
as in spoiled
to treat with great or excessive care overjoyed to be parents at last, they will likely cocker that child shamelessly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cockered
  1. spoiled
  2. nursed
  3. indulged
  4. pleased
Verb
  • In Salinger’s narrative, Pencey is plagued by a population of troubled youth, crooked teachers, and spoiled rich kids, a mixture that often begat abuse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Given the past few decades’ top-heavy growth in personal incomes and their distribution, that may understandably be the case — they may simply be spoiled.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoiled
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  • DeMarvion Overshown has handled the bulk of the responsibilities during training camp, while rookie Jaishawn Barham received the green dot while Overshown nursed a sore lower body on Tuesday.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There were doubts and questions about whether they could be nursed back to health.
    — J.D. Miles, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of nursed
Verb
  • In Salzburg, Dudamel indulged the Vienna Philharmonic’s incomparable lushness, those plush strings, glowing winds, golden brass, voluminous timpani.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Night Seven indulged Bon Jovi’s love for sports, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and tennis legend John McEnroe mingling backstage.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of indulged
Verb
  • Alicent will not be pleased by the death of her innocent daughter.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Jim was, however, pleased to see that Citi thinks Azure is doing well.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of pleased
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“Cockered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockered. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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