coddle
US /ˈkɑː.dəl/
UK /ˈkɑː.dəl/
1.
treat in an overprotective or indulgent way
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She tends to coddle her youngest child, never letting him face any challenges.
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The coach was criticized for coddling his star players.
2.
cook (an egg) in water that is just below boiling point
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She likes to coddle her eggs for exactly three minutes.
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The recipe says to gently coddle the eggs until the whites are set.