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Overprotect (Verb)

Care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Her mother tends to overprotect her, always telling her what to do and what not to wear.
He's been warned not to overprotect the child as it can hinder her social development in school.
After losing one child she has begun to overprotect the other three to an unhealthy extent.
His grandmother spoiled him so much that his mom worried she was starting to overprotect him from real life.
Since his sister's accident he overprotects her constantly to the point where she even feels suffocated at times.

Protect excessively; "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Her parents had a tendency to overprotect her, which made her feel smothered and trapped.
Many parents struggle to find a balance between keeping their children safe and not overprotecting them.
Don't overprotect your daughter from the consequences of her actions, it's an essential part of her growth.
Some parents overprotect their kids to the point where they hinder their independence and decision-making skills.
By trying to overprotect her kids from every possible harm, she inadvertently limited their ability to learn from their mistakes.