ALL meanings of overprotect
pro·tect
O o - verb with object overprotect to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger. 1
- verb with object overprotect Economics. to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties. 1
- verb with object overprotect to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.). 1
- verb without object overprotect to provide, or be capable of providing, protection: a floor wax that protects as well as shines. 1
- verb overprotect to protect more than necessary, esp to shield (a child) excessively so as to inhibit its development 0
- verb transitive overprotect to protect more than is necessary or desirable; specif., to exercise excessive, damaging control over (one's child, etc.) in seeking to shield from hurt, conflict, disappointment, etc. 0