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overprotective | overprotect | Derived terms |

Overprotect is a derived term of overprotective.



As an adjective overprotective

is excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children.

As a verb overprotect is

to protect to an excessive degree; to coddle.

overprotective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

    • Antonyms

    *underprotective

    overprotect

    English

    Verb

  • To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle

    • Derived terms

    *overprotective