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preventive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of preventive

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening

if you start taking this preventive medicine now, you may not get sick after all

Synonyms of preventive

precautionary, preventative, prophylactic

Words Related to preventive

deterrent, deterring

negating, neutralizing, nullifying

baffling, balking, foiling, frustrating, thwarting

blocking, hampering, hindering, impeding, retardant, stalling

Near Antonyms of preventive

abetting, aiding, assisting

easing, facilitating, smoothing

encouraging, forwarding, fostering, furthering, nurturing, promoting

preventive

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of preventive

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury

if people took the simple preventive of frequently washing their hands, the spread of germs could be greatly reduced

Synonyms of preventive

caution, fail-safe, palladium, precaution, safeguard

Words Related to preventive

armor, cover, guard, protection, screen, shield, wall, ward

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