overprotection

pro·tec·tion

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Definitions of overprotection word

noun overprotection the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm. 1
noun overprotection a thing, person, or group that protects: This vaccine is a protection against disease. 1
noun overprotection patronage. 1
noun overprotection Insurance. coverage (def 1). 1
noun overprotection Informal. money paid to racketeers for a guarantee against threatened violence. bribe money paid to the police, politicians, or other authorities for overlooking criminal activity. 1
noun overprotection Economics. protectionism. 1

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English proteccio(u)n < Late Latin prōtēctiōn- (stem of prōtēctiō) a covering in front. See protect, -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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