Definition of
1
[ verb ] protect excessively

Examples

"Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!"

Related terms

protect momism

2
[ verb ] care for like a mother

Synonyms

mother fuss

Examples

"She fusses over her husband"

Related terms

care bustle

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Rhymes with

protect project architect protect effect affect reflect detect wrecked reject introspect retrospect object suspect brecht subject interconnect confect unchecked neglect erect direct project recollect decked connect collect resurrect select prospect eject disrespect recollect aftereffect dissect disaffect direct respect bedecked prefect checked hecht deject perfect elect effect reelect reflect disconnect respect circumspect defect misdirect intellect sect necked direct direct interject reject suspect inject redirect correct intersect infect dialect intellect inspect expect aspect deflect neglect henpecked disinfect intersect incorrect indirect effect defect abject insect object

Phonetic and Homophones

OW2 V ER0 P R AH0 T EH1 K T

Similar Spelling

overprotective overprotection overproduction overproduce overbite Overbeck overproud overprint overprice overpriced overpraise overripe overfond overbold overboil overpressure overpower Overfelt overboard

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