coddled

Definitions

Treated in an indulgent or overprotective way.

Cooked in water at a temperature just below boiling.

Examples

The young prince was coddled by his tutors, never having to face the consequences of his own mistakes.

She refused to be coddled by her parents, insisting that she handle the difficult situation on her own.

Synonyms

pampered spoiled cosseted indulged babyed mollycoddled petted

Antonyms

neglected mistreated hardened abused ignored disciplined abandoned