overprotective
/ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪv/
adjective
- Tending to protect someone or something too much, especially by being too worried about their safety or well-being.
- He became overprotective of his phone after someone stole his last one.
- My grandmother is overprotective and calls me every hour when I'm out.
- Overprotective parents often don't realize they are limiting their child's growth.
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