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protective adjective armored, conservational, conservatory, covering, custodial, defensive, fortified, guardian, heedful, preservative, preventive, prophylactic, safeguarding, screening, shielding, solicitous, strengthened, tutelary, vigilant, watchful Associated concepts: protective custody, protective order See also: paternal, preventive, prophylactic, salutary How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I think there is a protectiveness and a skepticism within the African-American community that is grounded in their experiences," says Obama. I was also beginning to feel the challenge of the second child: guilt and sadness for Kate as she lost her position at the center of our affections, and protectiveness of Michael--my determination that he would be welcomed and nurtured in every way Kate had been. These scenes are ironic because the reader understands more than the hero does, but since the protagonist is so inexperienced and helpless, the protectiveness that the reader feels informs the irony with tenderness. |
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