Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb overprotect

2 senses of overprotect

Sense 1
mother, fuss, overprotect -- (care for like a mother; "She fusses over her husband")
       => care, give care -- (provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded")

Sense 2
overprotect -- (protect excessively; "Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now!")
       => protect -- (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain")