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overprotective
Variant of overprotect
transitive verb
to protect more than is necessary or desirable; specif., to exercise excessive, damaging control over (one's child, etc.) in seeking to shield from hurt, conflict, disappointment, etc.
Related Forms:
- overprotective adjective
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