overcare

/ˌoʊvərˈkɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

an excessive or insidious concern with the well-being or safety of someone; overprotectiveness.

“Her overcare for her child was starting to stifle his independence.”

2. verb

to show or feel excessive or insidious concern with the well-being or safety of someone.

“She has been overcaring for her mother since her father passed away.”

Synonyms

  • mollycoddling
  • overprotectiveness

Antonyms

  • abandonment
  • neglect