overprotective

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərprəˈtektɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvəprəˈtektɪv/
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adjective
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excessively watchful or restrictive in seeking to keep someone safe

The overprotective mother wouldn't let her child play outside alone.

translation

adj. excessively watchful or restrictive in seeking to keep someone safe

Synonyms

possessive adj. 占有欲强的, 不愿分享的, 表示所属关系的 jealous adj. 嫉妒的, 羡慕的, 珍视的 protective adj. 保护的, 有保护欲的, 保护性的