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spoil vs coddle

coddle vs spoil

spoil is a noun but coddle is not a noun.

spoil and coddle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spoil Yes No Yes No
coddle No No Yes No
As verbs, spoil and coddle are synonyms defined as:
  • spoil and coddle: treat with excessive indulgence
Other synonyms of spoil include baby, cocker, cosset, featherbed, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper.
spoil (noun) coddle (noun)
the act of stripping and taking by force
the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
spoil (verb) coddle (verb)
become unfit for consumption or use cook in nearly boiling water
alter from the original treat with excessive indulgence
make imperfect
destroy and strip of its possession
have a strong desire or urge to do something
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
treat with excessive indulgence
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
Difference between spoil and coddle

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