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OVERPROTECTIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Overprotective.

Overprotective - as an adjective satellite

Overly protective

Example: "Overprotective parents"

Overprotective - as an adjective

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

Example Sentences

"My parents are extremely overprotective and never let me go out alone."
"She is an overprotective mother who worries about everything."
"Being overprotective can sometimes hinder a child's independence."
"He has an overprotective nature and always looks out for his younger siblings."
"The overprotective father insisted on driving his daughter to school every day."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERPROTECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overprotective is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERPROTECTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is OVERPROTECTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overprotective is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERPROTECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is OVERPROTECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overprotective is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERPROTECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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