overprotection

noun

overprotection

noun

UK /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ · US /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛkʃən/

Etymology From over- + protection.

1

The act of overprotecting.

  • parental overprotection

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