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cradled

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past tense of cradle

Synonyms & Antonyms of cradled

1 as in held, gripped

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for cradled

clamped,
clung,
grabbed,
gripped,
held

bear-hugged,
clasped,
crushed,
embraced,
enclasped,
enfolded,
grasped,
hugged,
strained

bosomed,
embosomed,
encircled,
entwined,
enveloped,
enwound

folded,
locked,
twined,
wrapped

cuddled,
fondled,
nestled,
nuzzled,
patted,
petted,
snuggled,
stroked

2 as in watched, cared (for)

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for cradled

attended,
cared (for),
cultivated,
minded,
ministered (to),
nurtured,
watched

fathered,
mothered

disciplined,
educated,
instructed,
mentored,
schooled,
taught,
trained,
tutored

bred,
brought up,
fostered,
nourished,
nursed,
raised,
reared

edified,
enlightened,
indoctrinated

fed,
provided (for),
supplied

advanced,
forwarded,
furthered,
promoted

prepared

directed,
guided,
led,
shepherded,
showed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for cradled

abused,
ill-treated,
ill-used,
maltreated,
mishandled,
mistreated

ignored,
neglected

harmed,
hurt,
injured

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“Cradled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradled. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.

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