overprotective

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/ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ English

Definitions

adjective

Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

Related words

Synonyms

protective hyperprotective superprotective overcareful overdefensive overparented overcautious overtrusting overfriendly overconcerned overhelpful overpermissive overcompassionate overpossessive overreactive overwary

Antonyms

underprotective

Associated

overbearing erica caring sheila dad mother attitude boyfriend parents father wants stuart

Rhymes

objective perspective collective prospective reflective effective introspective defective invective subjective

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