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overprotection

/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈtek.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈtek.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по чрезмерной или ненужной защите кого-либо или чего-либо от вреда, риска или трудностей.

A noun referring to the act of shielding someone or something from harm, risk, or difficulty to an excessive or unnecessary degree.

uncountable

  1. Excessive protectionB2formal

    The act of shielding someone or something too much, often limiting their independence or growth.

    ruЧрезмерная опека

    • Overprotection of children can hinder their ability to solve problems on their own.
    • The overprotection of the fragile ecosystem prevented any development in the area.
    • His parents' overprotection made him feel suffocated and dependent.

    Synonymssmothering

    Antonymsexposurefreedomindependenceneglect

Forms
  • overprotections plural form
  • overprotections' possessive plural form
  • overprotection's possessive singular form