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overprotective

/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈtek.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˌəʊ.və.prəˈtek.tɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, особенно родителя или опекуна, который чрезмерно защищает кого-то, часто ограничивая его свободу или независимость.

Describes a person, especially a parent or guardian, who protects someone too much, often limiting their freedom or independence.

  1. Excessively protectiveB2formal

    Showing an excessive or extreme desire to protect someone, often limiting their freedom or independence.

    ruЧрезмерно опекающий

    • Her overprotective parents wouldn't let her go to the party.
    • He is overprotective of his younger brother, always checking on him.
    • Being overprotective can sometimes hinder a child's development.

    Synonymscontrollingfussypaternalisticpossessiverestrictivesmothering

    Antonymsindifferentneglectfulpermissiveunprotective

Forms
  • more overprotective comparative form
  • most overprotective superlative form
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