Preventive Synonyms and Antonyms

prĭ-vĕntĭv
Intended to prevent
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. deterrent
  2. preventative
  3. anticipatory
  4. precautionary
  5. preclusive
  6. obviating.--n.prophylactic
  7. tending to prevent
  8. prevenient
  9. prophylactic
Antonyms:
  1. permissive
Defending against disease
(Adjective)
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
(Noun)

Words Related to Preventive

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