24
overprotective(adjective, careful, attentive, watchful)
20
defensive(adjective, caring, sheltered, obstructive, defending)
16
supportive(adjective, adverb, paternal, maternal, fatherly)
13
protecting(adjective, caring, watchful, safety, opposing)
12
preventive(adjective, allow, watchful, opposing, obstructive)
11
vigilant(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, attentive)
9
jealous(adjective, wary, securing, guarding)
9
sheltering(adjective, defensive, securing, guarding)
9
custodial(adjective, caring, rambling, voluminous, sheltered)
9
saving
8
preservative(adjective, help, caring, watchful, safety)
8
watchful(adjective, caring, cautious, wary, opposing)
8
careful(adjective, caring, cautious, wary, watchful)
8
guardian(noun, adjective, caring, safety, sheltered)
8
safeguarding(adjective, caring, watchful, opposing, sheltered)
8
preventative(adjective, allow)
8
tutelary(adjective, safety, defensive, protecting, overprotective)
8
caring(adjective, friendly, warm, sympathetic, loving)
7
conservative(adjective, help, thoughtful, sober, prudent)
7
shielding(adjective, defensive, securing, guarding)
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