| VERB | social | overprotect, mother, fuss | care for like a mother |
|---|---|---|---|
| competition | overprotect | protect excessively |
| Sounds | ow.verprahteh'kt | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abject ... wrecked: 66 rhymes with ehkt... | |
| Meaning | care for like a mother. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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