Coddle and Hug

Coddle

Coddle verb - To cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam.

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

Nearby Words: coddled, coddling

Hug

Hug verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.

Coddle and hug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coddle" instead a verb "Hug".

Nearby Word: hugged

Common collocations

people coddle people hug people
children coddle children hug children
child coddle child hug child
friends coddle friends hug friends
Other words: boys.
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