HyperDic: overprotect

English > 2 senses of the word overprotect:
VERBsocialoverprotect, mother, fusscare for like a mother
competitionoverprotectprotect excessively
overprotect > pronunciation
Soundsow.verprahteh'kt
Rhymesabject ... wrecked: 66 rhymes with ehkt...
English > overprotect: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningcare for like a mother.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymsmother, fuss
Broadercare, give careProvide care for
Spanishmimar en exceso, mimar, sobreproteger
Catalanacaronar, amanyagar, amoixar
English > overprotect: 2 senses > verb 2, competition
Meaningprotect excessively.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Example"Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!"
Broaderprotectshield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage / damage
Spanishsobreproteger
Nounsoverprotectionexcessive protection

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