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 9 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dandle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dandle

  • baby
  • coddle
  • cosset
  • indulge
  • mother
  • nurse
  • pamper
  • please
  • spoil

Antonyms for dandle

  • abuse
  • control
  • discipline
  • ill-treat
  • maltreat
  • manhandle
  • mistreat
  • misuse
  • oppress
  • restrain

Meanings of dandle

  • verb
    1. To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
    2. To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.
    3. 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 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dandle, such as: abuse, baby, coddle, control, cosset, discipline, ill-treat.

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