dandling
The word “dandling” has 2 syllables: dand-ling.
It's pronounced as /dændlɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for dandling?
In the thesaurus, “dandling” has 7 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dandling along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dandling
Antonyms for dandling
- abusing
- controlling
- disciplining
- maltreating
- manhandling
- mishandling
- mistreating
- misusing
- restraining
Meanings of dandling
- 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.
- noun
- The act by which somebody is dandled.
Example Sentences
- She sat by the window, dandling her baby in her arms, humming a lullaby.
- The father enjoyed dandling his toddler on his knee, creating moments of pure joy.
- In the park, you could see parents dandling their children on the swings, laughter echoing through the air.
- The babysitter spent the evening dandling the infant, soothing her to sleep with gentle movements.
- As she walked, she couldn't help dandling her puppy in her arms, its tail wagging happily.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dandling, such as: abusing, babying, coddling, controlling, cosseting, disciplining, indulging.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.