overprotective

• Décrit une personne, surtout un parent ou un tuteur, qui protège quelqu'un de manière excessive, souvent en limitant sa liberté ou son indépendance.

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.

   surprotecteur

   • 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.

   Synonymescontrollingfussypaternalisticpossessiverestrictivesmothering

   Antonymesindifferentneglectfulpermissiveunprotective