spoonfeeding

spoonfeeding
noun
1. feeding someone (as a baby) from a spoon
Derivationally related forms: ↑spoonfeed
Hypernyms: ↑feeding, ↑alimentation
2. teaching in an overly simplified way that discourages independent thought
Derivationally related forms: ↑spoonfeed
Hypernyms: ↑teaching, ↑instruction, ↑pedagogy

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