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dandling

The word “dandling” has 2 syllables: dand-ling

It's pronounced as /dændlɪŋ/

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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
    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.
  • noun
    1. 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.

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