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protective

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of protective

intended to resist or prevent attack or aggression

the cat drew back its ears and sank into a protective posture as the dog approached it

Synonyms of protective

defensive, self-protective

Words Related to protective

deterrent, preventive

Near Antonyms of protective

aggressive, bellicose, belligerent, combative, contentious, in-your-face, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike

Antonyms of protective

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