noun as in strong fondness

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coddling, indulging, overprotecting

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Example Sentences

Example:Mother tried to coddle the child, but it only made things worse.

Definition:To treat with excessive indulgence or care, as if to shield from any form of hardship

From coddling

Example:He indulged in a luxurious vacation to recover from the stress of work.

Definition:To gratify the desires or wishes of, as if to pamper

From indulging

Example:She was overprotecting her daughter, which was limiting her independence.

Definition:To guard with too much caution or to treat with excessive solicitude

From overprotecting