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overprotecting

/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪŋ/

/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪŋ/

Translations

overprotectverb

overprotecting

Gerund

overprotected

Past Simple

overprotected

Past Participle

overprotecting

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkt/

/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛkt/

чрезмерно защищать

Parents often overprotect their children from any potential harm.

Родители часто чрезмерно защищают своих детей от любой потенциальной опасности.

Synonyms

watch over

care for

protect excessively

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.