dandled
The word “dandled” has 2 syllables: dan-dled.
It's pronounced as /ˈdændəld/.
What is synonym and antonym for dandled?
In the thesaurus, “dandled” has 6 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dandled along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dandled
Antonyms for dandled
- abused
- controlled
- disciplined
- maltreated
- manhandled
- mistreated
- misused
- neglected
- oppressed
- restrained
Meanings of dandled
- 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
- The proud grandfather dandled his granddaughter on his knee.
- She fondly remembers being dandled by her mother when she was a baby.
- The nanny softly dandled the infant to help her fall asleep.
- As a child, he often giggled while being dandled by his father.
- The babysitter skillfully dandled the baby to keep her entertained.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dandled, such as: abused, babied, coddled, controlled, disciplined, indulged, maltreated.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.