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prophylactic
Synonyms and Antonyms of prophylactic
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 precautionary, preventative, preventiveRelated Words deterrent, deterring; negating, neutralizing, nullifying; baffling, balking, foiling, frustrating, thwarting; blocking, hampering, hindering, impeding, retardant, stallingNear Antonyms abetting, aiding, assisting; easing, facilitating, smoothing; encouraging, forwarding, fostering, furthering, nurturing, promoting
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