Coddle and Handle

Coddle

Coddle verb - Treat with excessive indulgence.

Handle and coddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handle" instead a verb "Coddle".

Nearby Words: coddled, coddling

Handle

Handle verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

Coddle and handle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coddle" instead a verb "Handle".

Nearby Words: hand, handled, handling, handler, handhold

Common collocations

people coddle people handle people
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