overprotect

• Verbe signifiant protéger quelqu'un, surtout un enfant, de manière excessive en limitant sa liberté et son indépendance.

A verb meaning to protect someone, especially a child, too much, limiting their freedom and independence.

1. Care for like a motherB2informal

   To care for someone in a nurturing, protective, and often overly cautious manner, similar to how a mother might care for her child.

   Surprotéger comme une mère

   • She tends to overprotect her younger brother, always making sure he's safe.
   • He overprotects his friends by constantly checking on them.
   • They overprotect their pet as if it were their own child.

   Synonymesbabycoddlecossetmollycoddlemotherpampersmother

   Antonymesabandonexposeignoreneglect

2. Protect excessivelyB2formal

   To protect someone or something to an unnecessary or extreme degree, often limiting their freedom or growth.

   surprotéger

   • Parents sometimes overprotect their children, preventing them from learning independence.
   • The company overprotects its data, making it difficult for employees to access necessary files.
   • He overprotects his car by never driving it in the rain.

   Synonymesbabycoddlecossetmollycoddlepampersmother