Synonyms of prophylactic

prophylactic

adjective

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

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

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