overprotective
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
over- + protective
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/
- Rhymes: -ɛktɪv
Adjective[edit]
overprotective (not comparable)
- excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)
- Antonym: underprotective
Translations[edit]
excessively protective
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