overprotective
/ˌəʊvəprəˈtektɪv/adjective
उच्चारण ओवप्रटेक्टिव
ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा रक्षा करने वाला, अति-संरक्षक
Core word
adjective
- 1
~ (of/towards sb)
too anxious to protect somebody from harm or danger, so that they cannot become independent
ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा रक्षा करने वाला, अति-संरक्षक
- Her parents were so overprotective that she was never allowed to travel alone.
- He is overprotective of his younger brother.
- Overprotective parents may stop children from learning independence.
+ 2 more examples
- She can be overprotective about her little sister.
- He admitted that he had been overprotective with his daughter.
Synonyms possessive overcautious smothering fussy
Opposite neglectful permissive
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