VERB | social | overprotect, mother, fuss | care for like a mother |
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competition | overprotect | protect excessively |
Sounds | ow.verprahteh'kt | |
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Rhymes | abject ... wrecked: 66 rhymes with ehkt... |
Meaning | care for like a mother. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody | |
Synonyms | mother, fuss | |
Broader | care, give care | Provide care for |
Spanish | mimar en exceso, mimar, sobreproteger | |
Catalan | acaronar, amanyagar, amoixar |
Meaning | protect excessively. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody | |
Example | "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!" | |
Broader | protect | shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage / damage |
Spanish | sobreproteger | |
Nouns | overprotection | excessive protection |
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