Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mollycoddle
verb
/ˈmɑːliˌkɒd.əl/
Definition
To treat someone with excessive tenderness or indulgence; to pamper or spoil someone.
Examples
- The parents decided to mollycoddle their only child, making him less independent.
- She felt that by mollycoddling her puppy, she was preventing it from learning important skills.
Meaning
When you mollycoddle someone, you are being overly protective or nurturing to the point that it can lead to them becoming weak or dependent.
Synonyms
- pamper
- spoil
- overindulge
- coddle
