Meaning & use
mollycoddle
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To treat someone with excessive care, indulgence, or protection.
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His parents tended to mollycoddle him, so he struggled to live on his own.
The coach refused to mollycoddle the players, insisting they push through discomfort.
A note on using this word
Carries a critical tone, implying the care given is excessive and potentially harmful rather than simply kind.
Words with a similar meaning
pampercoddle
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