Spoil, and you can get very much scolded (6)

I believe the answer is:
coddle
'spoil' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for coddle that I've seen before include "Treat overprotectively" , "Cook in nearly-boiling water" , "Treat indulgently" , "Cosset - pamper" , "Spoil, pamper" .)
