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Grammar : Verb
Spell : pruh-tekt
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈtɛkt



Definition of overprotect

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Latin protectus, past participle of protegere "to protect, cover in front" (see protection). International economics sense from 1789. Related: Protected; protecting.
  • As in mollycoddle : verb pamper

Synonyms for overprotect

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