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mollycoddle

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mol·ly·cod·dle  (ml-kdl)
v.tr. mol·ly·cod·dled, mol·ly·cod·dling, mol·ly·cod·dles
To be overprotective and indulgent toward. See Synonyms at pamper.
n.
A person, especially a man or a boy, who is pampered and overprotected.

[molly, milksop (from the name Molly, nickname for Mary) + coddle.]

molly·coddler n.

mollycoddle
Verb
[-coddling, -coddled] to give an excessive amount of care and protection to [from Molly, girl's name + coddle]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.mollycoddle - a pampered darling; an effeminate man
darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favorite, favourite, pet - a special loved one
Verb1.mollycoddle - treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
do by, treat, handle - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
Translations

mollycoddle [ˈmɔlɪkɔdl] vtmimar
mollycoddle [ˈmɔlɪkɔdl] vtchouchouter, couver
mollycoddle [ˈmɔlɪkɔdl] vtverhätscheln
mollycoddle [ˈmɔlɪkɔdl] vtcoccolare, vezzeggiare

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