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
Antonyms for dandle
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 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dandle, such as: abuse, baby, coddle, control, cosset, discipline, ill-treat.
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