noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being protective. uncountable
2. 2
   the quality of providing protection wordnet
3. 3
   a feeling of protective affection wordnet

Synonyms

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carecaregivingcoddlingconcernguardianshipjealousy

Antonyms

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autonomyfreedomindependenceindifference

Etymology

From protective + -ness.