Coddle(verb)

Treat in an overly indulgent or protective way.
Hindi meaning:लाड़-प्यार करना
Synonyms: Pamper, Spoil, Indulge, Baby
Antonyms: Neglect, Discipline, Toughen, Ignore
Example: If you coddle children too much, they may struggle to become independent.
Trick to remember: Coddle sounds like cuddle but extra cuddle = coddle (over-pamper).
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