OVERPROTECTION Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word overprotection. (close relations)
Definition of OVERPROTECTION
Best Alternative Words for OVERPROTECTION
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| pampering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire adjective satellite • gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires | ||||||||
| smothering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat | ||||||||
| spoiling | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming spoiled • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it | ||||||||
| babying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant. • To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over. noun • The act of coddling or pampering somebody. | ||||||||
| coddling | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat with excessive indulgence • cook in nearly boiling water | ||||||||
| cosseting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • treat with excessive indulgence | ||||||||
| mollycoddling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a pampered darling; an effeminate man verb • treat with excessive indulgence | ||||||||
| sheltering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger • protective covering that provides protection from the weather • the condition of being protected • a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings • temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons verb • provide shelter for • invest (money) so that it is not taxable | ||||||||
| momism | nounn | |||||||
noun • excessive protection | ||||||||
| overshielding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • excessive protection | ||||||||
