1. the act of treating someone with excessive care or protection

1. present participle of coddle: to treat with excessive care or protection

Examples

• The teacher’s constant coddling prevented the students from developing independence.
• Parents who engage in coddling may harm their children’s ability to face challenges.
• She accused him of coddling his teenage son instead of teaching responsibility.
• The coach believed that coddling young athletes would make them weak.
• His grandmother was always coddling him with extra treats and attention.
• Stop coddling me – I can handle this problem myself.
• The manager’s coddling of poor performers frustrated the hardworking employees.