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overprotective

adjective as in unduly protective

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Eileen Gu got into extreme sports because of an overprotective mother.

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So instead of trying to be overprotective and close-minded, which could push Charlie away, she chooses to equip her daughter to handle different circumstances.

People sometimes complain that modern moms and dads are too nervous and overprotective, and that “back in our day,” parenting was a more relaxed and hands-off endeavor.

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

A white paper sign on the wall seems to speak of overprotective modern parents and only acquired irony after the arrest.

The Underground Man is full of overprotective mothers who will do anything to safeguard their errant sons.

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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On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to overprotective, such as: protecting, protective, shielding, null, null, and vigilant.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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