verb
- past tense and past participle of overwatch; to watch or supervise excessively or too closely
Usage: often implies excessive monitoring or surveillance that may be counterproductive or intrusive
Examples
- The manager overwatched every employee's work, which made the team feel mistrusted.
- Parents who have overwatched their children's activities may inadvertently limit their independence.
- The security team overwatched the entrance so carefully that visitors felt uncomfortable.
- She overwatched her teenage son's social media accounts, damaging their relationship.
- The coach overwatched the players during practice, correcting every small mistake.