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overprotect
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o·ver·pro·tect  (vr-pr-tkt)
tr.v. o·ver·pro·tect·ed, o·ver·pro·tect·ing, o·ver·pro·tects
To protect too much; coddle: overprotected their children.
over·pro·tection n.
over·pro·tective adj.
over·pro·tective·ness n.
overprotect [ˌəʊvəprəˈtɛkt]
vb
(tr) to protect more than necessary, esp to shield a child excessively so as to inhibit its development
overprotective  adj
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Verb1.overprotect - care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband"
mother, fuss
give care, care - provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded"
2.overprotect - protect excessively; "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!"
protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
Translations
overprotect [ˌəʊvəprəˈtekt] VT → proteger demasiado


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