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单词 overprotective
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overprotective

[ oh-ver-pruh-tek-tiv ]
/ ˌoʊ vər prəˈtɛk tɪv /
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adjective

unduly protective.

Origin of overprotective

First recorded in 1925–30; over- + protective

OTHER WORDS FROM overprotective

o·ver·pro·tec·tive·ness, noun

Words nearby overprotective

overproduction, overpronounce, overproof, overproportion, overprotect, overprotective, overproud, overqualified, overquick, overrake, overrate
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Example sentences from the Web for overprotective

  • Possibly like Tao Lin, Paul is the coddled favorite of a loving, overprotective mother.

    The Gpistolary Novel: Tao Lin’s ‘Taipei’|Emily Witt|June 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
  • The Underground Man is full of overprotective mothers who will do anything to safeguard their errant sons.

    True Grit: Ross Macdonald Gets His Due|Malcolm Forbes|August 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
  • I am not only convinced that this competition is healthy, but would venture to say that overprotective mothering does more damage.

    The Dirty Little Secret of Motherhood|Laura Bennett|December 9, 2008|DAILY BEAST
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