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o·ver·pro·tect (

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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]

(tr) to protect more than necessary, esp to shield a child excessively so as to inhibit its development

overprotective adj

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Verb	1.	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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