overprotect vs mother

overprotect is not a noun while mother is a noun.

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

As verbs, overprotect and mother are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of overprotect include fuss.

overprotect (noun)	mother (noun)
	a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
	a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
	a term of address for a mother superior
	a term of address for an elderly woman
	a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar

overprotect (verb)	mother (verb)
protect excessively	make (offspring) by reproduction
care for like a mother	care for like a mother