be protective

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

To have a protective nature or state.

protectiveVERBS + protective

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Examples (10)

  • Parents are naturally protective of their children.
  • She was protective of her younger brother throughout their childhood.
  • The company is protective of its intellectual property.
  • He has been protective of his privacy since becoming famous.
  • Don't be overly protective; let them learn from their mistakes.
  • A mother bear will be fiercely protective of her cubs.
  • They were protective of their traditions and customs.
  • It's important to be protective of your health and well-being.
  • He tends to be protective towards his friends.
  • Despite the risks, firefighters are protective of public safety.