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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in spoiled, pampered

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coddled

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Synonyms & Antonyms of coddled (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam
  • a hearty, traditional breakfast that included coddled eggs

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2 to treat with great or excessive care
  • accused the judiciary of coddling criminals

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“Coddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coddled. Accessed 7 Dec. 2021.

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