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View synonyms for overprotective
overprotective
[ oh-ver-pruh-tek-tiv ]
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- over·pro·tective·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of overprotective1
First recorded in 1925–30; over- + protective
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Example Sentences
Possibly like Tao Lin, Paul is the coddled favorite of a loving, overprotective mother.
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A white paper sign on the wall seems to speak of overprotective modern parents and only acquired irony after the arrest.
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The Underground Man is full of overprotective mothers who will do anything to safeguard their errant sons.
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I am not only convinced that this competition is healthy, but would venture to say that overprotective mothering does more damage.
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