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precautionary

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of precautionary

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening

prior to the game, we moved the furniture out of the way as a precautionary measure

Synonyms of precautionary

preventative, preventive, prophylactic

Words Related to precautionary

deterrent, deterring

negating, neutralizing, nullifying

baffling, balking, foiling, frustrating, thwarting

blocking, hampering, hindering, impeding, retardant, stalling

Near Antonyms of precautionary

abetting, aiding, assisting

easing, facilitating, smoothing

encouraging, forwarding, fostering, furthering, nurturing, promoting

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