dandle
The word “dandle” has 2 syllables: dan-dle
It's pronounced as /ˈdændəl/
What is synonym and antonym for dandle?
In the thesaurus, “dandle” has 38 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dandle along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dandle
- amuse
- appease
- baby
- cocker
- coddle
- content
- cosset
- cradle
- dance
- delight
- fondle
- gladden
- gratify
- humor
- indulge
- love
- mollify
- mollycoddle
- mother
- nurse
- nuzzle
- oblige
- pacify
- pamper
- pet
- placate
- play
- please
- ride on knee
- rock
- satisfy
- soothe
- spoil
- sport
- toss
- toy
- toy with
- wet-nurse
Antonyms for dandle
- abuse
- control
- discipline
- harass
- harm
- hurt
- ill-treat
- ill-use
- injure
- maltreat
- manhandle
- mishandle
- mistreat
- misuse
- molest
- neglect
- oppress
- outrage
- overlook
- persecute
- restrain
- slight
- torment
- torture
- victimize
- violate
- work
Meanings of dandle
- verb
- To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
- To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.
- To play with; to put off or delay by trifles; to wheedle.
Example Sentences
- She loves to dandle her baby niece in her arms.
- The father would often dandle his infant son on his knee.
- Grandparents often enjoy the opportunity to dandle their grandchildren.
- The babysitter would gently dandle the toddler to soothe her to sleep.
- As the family gathered, they would all take turns to dandle the newborn.
On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dandle, such as: abuse, amuse, appease, baby, cocker, coddle, content.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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