overprotective Meaning & Definition
/ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/
What Does Overprotective Mean?
Overprotective is used as an adjective meaning Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children).
Overprotective in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ |
| Synonyms | protective |
Overprotective Definition (Adjective)
- Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children).
Synonyms of Overprotective
Overprotective synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Overprotective
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Origin of Overprotective
From over- + protective.