overprotecting

[US]/ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛktɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪŋ/

Translation

vt.to protect someone excessively

Phrases & Collocations

overprotecting parents

overprotecting behavior

overprotecting instincts

overprotecting love

overprotecting nature

overprotecting tendencies

overprotecting actions

overprotecting mindset

overprotecting attitude

overprotecting friends

Example Sentences

overprotecting children can hinder their independence.

parents often struggle with the balance between caring and overprotecting.

overprotecting pets can lead to behavioral issues.

overprotecting teenagers may cause them to rebel.

overprotecting a partner can create tension in a relationship.

some teachers are accused of overprotecting their students.

overprotecting your health can lead to anxiety.

she realized that overprotecting her child was not beneficial.

overprotecting your belongings can make you paranoid.

he tends to overprotect his friends, which can be smothering.

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