overprotect vs fuss

overprotect is not a noun while fuss is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overprotect	No	No	Yes	No
fuss	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, overprotect and fuss are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of overprotect include mother.

overprotect (noun)	fuss (noun)
	a rapid active commotion
	a quarrel about petty points
	an angry disturbance
	an excited state of agitation

overprotect (verb)	fuss (verb)
protect excessively	worry unnecessarily or excessively
care for like a mother	care for like a mother