mol·ly·cod·dle 
/ˈmɑ:liˌkɑ:dl̟/ verb
mol·ly·cod·dles; mol·ly·cod·dled; mol·ly·cod·dling /ˈmɑ:liˌkɑ:dl̟/ verb [+ obj] : to treat (someone) with more kindness and attention than is appropriate : to treat (someone) too nicely or gently
▪ You need to stop mollycoddling [=babying, coddling] that boy if you want him to succeed on his own. ▪ The coach has been mollycoddling the team's star players.
▪ You need to stop mollycoddling [=babying, coddling] that boy if you want him to succeed on his own. ▪ The coach has been mollycoddling the team's star players.
