coddle - use in sentences

Modifying Another Word

  • n't: Luangpor looked after us but he did n't coddle us, and as much as possible left us to find out for ourselves.

Object

  • manager: Managers coddled him for his talent and he eased into superstardom without the correcting influence of a need to be liked.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: The platoon were the masses, to be looked after and watched over but not coddled.

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