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overprotective

UK
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪv/
US
/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪv/

Translations

overprotectiveadjective
more overprotective
Comp.
most overprotective
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪv/
US
/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪv/
surprotecteurSe dit d’une personne qui protège excessivement, au point de restreindre la liberté d’autrui.
Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her go to the party without a chaperone.
Ses parents surprotecteurs ne la laisseraient pas aller à la fête sans chaperon.
surprotectriceSe dit d’une personne qui protège excessivement, au point de restreindre la liberté d’autrui.
Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her go to the party without a chaperone.
Ses parents surprotecteurs ne la laisseraient pas aller à la fête sans chaperon.
Synonyms
guarding
overbearing
sheltering
coddling
pampering
protective
Antonyms
neglectful
unprotective

Definitions

overprotectiveadjective
Excessively concerned with protecting someone, often to the point of limiting their freedom or independence.
Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her go to the party without a chaperone.
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