What does overprotect mean?
Overprotect means To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle.
Use overprotect when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Overprotect means To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle.
Common synonyms include fuss, mother.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use overprotect where its definition matches the intended context.
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