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dandled

The word “dandled” has 2 syllables: dan-dled.

It's pronounced as /ˈdændəld/.

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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
    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

  • 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.

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