Synonyms of prophylactic

prophylactic

adjective

ˌprō-fə-ˈlak-tik 

as in preventive

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening

the many prophylactic measures that city officials could have taken to reduce the scope of the disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preventive
• preventative
• precautionary
• blocking
• deterring
• deterrent
• neutralizing
• frustrating
• negating
• nullifying
• baffling
• retardant
• thwarting
• hampering
• hindering
• foiling
• impeding
• balking
• stalling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• smoothing
• promoting
• nurturing
• encouraging
• fostering
• abetting
• forwarding
• easing
• furthering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prophylactic

Two main strategies to eradicate the virus exist: prophylactic vaccines, to prevent initial infection, and therapeutic vaccines, to help people already infected. —Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

With their current study, the researchers are seeking to shift the paradigm and adopt a more proactive, prophylactic approach to pain management. —New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024

As a result, members of the latter group might consider a prophylactic mastectomy, whereas for others, the benefits of surgery are unlikely to outweigh the drawbacks. —Amanda Montañez, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024

In Maria, the 49-year-old actress returns to portray opera icon Maria Callas, which marks Jolie’s first major film appearance following her decision to undergo a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction in 2013 due to her BRCA1 gene mutation and elevated risk of breast cancer. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2024