overprotect

Verb

Meaning

care for like a mother

protect excessively

Source: WordNet

mother fuss niggle generate baby pet indulge spoil sire cocoon engender pamper fondle coddle cosset

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work retard flog reduce slow block

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care protect give care

She fusses over her husband Source: Internet

Don't overprotect your son--he is an adult now! Source: Internet