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darling vs mollycoddle

mollycoddle vs darling

darling and mollycoddle both are nouns.

darling is an adjective but mollycoddle is not an adjective.

darling is not a verb while mollycoddle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
darling Yes Yes No No
mollycoddle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mollycoddle is a hyponym of darling; that is, mollycoddle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than darling:
  • darling: a special loved one
  • mollycoddle: a pampered darling; an effeminate man
Other hyponyms of darling include chosen, macushla, teacher's pet.
darling (noun) mollycoddle (noun)
a special loved one a pampered darling; an effeminate man
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
darling (adjective) mollycoddle (adjective)
dearly loved
darling (verb) mollycoddle (verb)
treat with excessive indulgence
Difference between darling and mollycoddle

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