overprotective
adjective/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪv/
Frequency rank: #17,763 most common English word
Meaning
excessively protective, especially of a child, in a way that limits their independence.
Example sentence
Her parents were so overprotective that she was not allowed to walk to school alone.
Synonyms & related words
- smothering
- controlling
- overbearing
- possessive
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