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overprotective

The correct spelling is overprotective.

How to pronounce overprotective

adjective

IPA: /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/

Say it like: Ove-rpr-ote-cti-ve

The correct spelling is overprotective. Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

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