Definition of OVERPROTECT

overprotect

Verb

  • care for like a mother
  • protect excessively
    • "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!"
  • To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle

Origin / Etymology

From over- + protect.

Synonyms

fuss, mother

Scrabble Score: 18

overprotect: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
overprotect: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overprotect: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

overprotect: valid Words With Friends Word