Pre-emptive Synonyms

Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. preemptive

Words Related to Pre-emptive

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. retaliatory
  2. first strike
  3. preventive war
  4. preemption

Pre-emptive Sentence Examples

  • Despite the benefits of pre-emptive analgesia, it is not always appropriate to use it.

  • In 1994, the united stats came close to launching a pre-emptive strike against North Korea.

  • Israel was swift to respond to this turn of events and there was a devastating pre-emptive air strike against the Egyptian air force.

  • The other (Detect Mode) is much slower moving, but allows you to get the jump on your foes with a pre-emptive strike.