coddle

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

ruГлагол, означающий относиться к кому-либо с чрезмерной заботой или снисхождением, часто доходя до баловства или гиперопеки.esVerbo que significa tratar a alguien con excesivo cuidado o indulgencia, a menudo hasta el punto de mimarlo o sobreprotegerlo.frVerbe signifiant traiter quelqu'un avec une indulgence ou une protection excessive, souvent jusqu'à le gâter ou le surprotéger.deVerwöhnen oder übermäßig behüten, oft bis zur Überfürsorglichkeit oder Verzärtelung; jemanden mit übertriebener Nachsicht behandeln.ptVerbo que significa tratar alguém com cuidado ou indulgencia excessivos, muitas vezes mimando ou superprotegendo a pessoa.zh动词，指对某人过分关心、迁就或溺爱，往往达到娇惯或过度保护的程度。arفعل يعني معاملة شخص بمبالغة في الرعاية والحماية والدلال، حتى يصل الأمر إلى الإفراط في الحماية أو التدليل.

1. Treat with excessive indulgence B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruБаловатьesMimar excesivamentefrTraiter avec une indulgence excessivedeVerwöhnenptMimarzh溺爱arالتدليل المفرط

   Synonyms: babycossetindulgemollycoddleoverindulgepamperspoil

   Antonyms: disciplinehardenignoreneglect

2. Cook in nearly boiling water B2 formal culinary

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

   • 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.

   ruВарить на медленном огнеesCocer a fuego lento sin que hiervafrCuire à l'eau frémissantedeBei schwacher Hitze garenptCozinhar em água quase ferventezh低温水煮arسلق على نار هادئة

   Synonyms: poachsimmer

• coddled past participle
• coddled past simple
• coddling present participle
• coddles third person singular