protective
/prəˈtɛktɪv/
adjective
- Intended to keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, or damage.
- Wear protective gloves when handling chemicals.
- The phone case provides a protective layer against drops.
- The mother bear was very protective of her cubs.
- Showing a strong desire to keep someone (especially a family member) safe, sometimes in an overly careful way.
- The dog is protective of its owner and barks at strangers.
- Her parents are protective and don't let her stay out late.
- He is very protective of his younger sister.
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