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/ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ · adjective
Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)..
Use overprotective when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Overprotective means Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)..
Common synonyms include protective.
Possible antonyms include underprotective.
Use overprotective where its definition matches the intended context.
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