Cosset (Verb)
Meaning
Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Her wealthy parents cosset her with luxurious gifts and expensive vacations every year.
- The doting mother cosseted her only child, never wanting him to experience any hardship.
- Overindulged and cosseted by their relatives, the children grew up with no sense of responsibility.
- The family cosseted the spoiled younger son, never allowing him to hear the word 'no'.
- The cosseted child would often throw tantrums if his demands weren't immediately met by the parents.