overprotective

== English == === Etymology === From over- +‎ protective. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ Rhymes: -ɛktɪv === Adjective === overprotective (not comparable) Excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children). Antonym: underprotective ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== mama bear