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Coddle (Verb)

Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The new mother tends to coddle her baby too much, giving in to its every demand.
Parents should avoid coddling their children, teaching them the value of hard work and responsibility.
He's so used to being coddled by his family that he struggles to cope with real-world challenges.
Some people argue that society has become too permissive, coddling those who refuse to take responsibility for their actions.
Her colleagues often coddle her, as she's a nervous public speaker, but they shouldn't be doing that.

Cook in nearly boiling water; "coddle eggs".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..