coddle

• Verwöhnen oder übermäßig behüten, oft bis zur Überfürsorglichkeit oder Verzärtelung; jemanden mit übertriebener Nachsicht behandeln.

A verb meaning to treat someone with excessive care or indulgence, often to the point of pampering or overprotecting them.

1. Treat with excessive indulgenceB2informal

   To treat someone in an overly protective or indulgent way, often to the point of spoiling them.

   Verwöhnen

   • She coddles her children too much, never letting them face any challenges.
   • Stop coddling him; he needs to learn to be independent.
   • The manager coddled the new employee, which annoyed the rest of the team.

   Synonymebabycossetindulgemollycoddleoverindulgepamperspoil

   Antonymedisciplinehardenignoreneglect

2. Cook in nearly boiling waterB2formalculinary

   To cook food, especially eggs, gently in water just below the boiling point.

   Bei schwacher Hitze garen

   • He coddled the eggs for a soft, creamy texture.
   • The recipe calls for coddled eggs served on toast.
   • She prefers to coddle the fruit to preserve its delicate flavor.

   Synonymepoachsimmer