About The Word Protectiveness
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Protectiveness
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What's The Definition Of Protectiveness?
[n] a feeling of protective affection
Synonyms | Synonyms for Protectiveness: Related Terms | Find terms related to Protectiveness: See Also | affection | affectionateness | fondness | heart | tenderness | warmheartedness Protectiveness In Webster's Dictionary \Pro*tect"ive*ness\, n.
The quality or state of being protective. --W. Pater.
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