overprotect
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o·ver·pro·tect
(ō′vər-prə-tĕkt′)tr.v. o·ver·pro·tect·ed, o·ver·pro·tect·ing, o·ver·pro·tects
To protect too much; coddle: overprotected their children.
o′ver·pro·tec′tion n.
o′ver·pro·tec′tive adj.
o′ver·pro·tec′tive·ness n.
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overprotect
(ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkt)vb
(tr) to protect more than necessary, esp to shield (a child) excessively so as to inhibit its development
ˌoverproˈtective adj
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overprotect
Past participle: overprotected
Gerund: overprotecting
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Verb | 1. | overprotect - care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband" |
2. | overprotect - protect excessively; "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!" protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" |
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