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overprotected

UK
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪd/

Translations

overprotectedpast participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪd/
More precise: adjective usage is a participial form derived from the verb 'overprotect'.
surprotégéSe dit d’une personne, surtout d’un enfant, trop protégée au point d’être limitée dans sa liberté.
The overprotected child was not allowed to play outside without constant supervision.
L’enfant surprotégé n’était pas autorisé à jouer dehors sans surveillance constante.
Synonyms
sheltered
coddled
pampered
spoiled
defended
Antonyms
unprotected
exposed
overprotectverb

overprotected

Past Simple

overprotected
Past Simple
overprotected
Past Participle
overprotecting
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkt/
US
/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛkt/
surprotégerProtéger excessivement, au point de nuire à l’autonomie.
Parents should be careful not to overprotect their children.
Les parents doivent veiller à ne pas surprotéger leurs enfants.
Synonyms
guard
protect excessively
care for
watch over
defend
safeguard
shield

Definitions

overprotectedpast participle
Excessively protected or shielded from potential harm or risk, often to the point of being restrictive.
The overprotected child was not allowed to play outside without constant supervision.
overprotectverb
To protect someone excessively, often to the point of hindering their independence or development.
Parents should be careful not to overprotect their children, as it can prevent them from learning important life skills.
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