mollycoddle
/ˈmɑliˌkɑdəl/
noun
- A person who is pampered or overly protected.
- Don't be such a mollycoddle — get out and try something new.
- He grew up a mollycoddle, unable to do simple chores.
- The team called him a mollycoddle because he complained about every little thing.
verb
- To treat someone with too much care and protection, often making them weak or unable to handle difficulties.
- Parents should not mollycoddle their children too much, or they won't learn independence.
- The coach refused to mollycoddle the players, insisting they work hard.
- Stop mollycoddling your dog — he needs to learn to behave.
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