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Spoiled vs Overprotective - What's the difference?

spoiled | overprotective |

As adjectives the difference between spoiled and overprotective

is that spoiled is of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible while overprotective is excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children).

As a verb spoiled

is (spoil).

spoiled

English

Alternative forms

* spoilt

Verb

(head)
  • (spoil)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
  • Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

    • Usage notes

    * Much more common in US than "(spoilt)". * About as common as "spoilt" in UK.

    Anagrams

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    overprotective

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Antonyms

    *underprotective