PREVENTIVE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word preventive. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word preventive. (close relations)

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	anticipatory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • in anticipation
	deterrent				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress adjective satellite • tending to deter
	inhibitory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • restrictive of action
	precautionary				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure
	preemptive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
	protective				adjectiveadj
	adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
	preventative				adjectiveadj
	adjective • tending to prevent or hinder noun • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • an agent or device intended to prevent conception adjective satellite • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
	prophylactic				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease • contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse adjective satellite • capable of preventing conception or impregnation • warding off • preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
	contraceptive				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • an agent or device intended to prevent conception adjective satellite • capable of preventing conception or impregnation
	encumbrance				nounn
	noun • an onerous or difficult concern • a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
	hinderance				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
	hindrance				nounn
	noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
	hitch				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a period of time spent in military service • the state of inactivity following an interruption • an unforeseen obstacle • a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls • a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome • the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg verb • to hook or entangle • walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury • jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched • travel by getting free rides from motorists • connect to a vehicle:
	incumbrance				nounn
	noun • a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) • an onerous or difficult concern • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
	interference				nounn
	noun • a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding • electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication • (American football) blocking a player's path with your body • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
	birth control device				nounn
	noun • an agent or device intended to prevent conception
	contraceptive device				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • an agent or device intended to prevent conception
	prophylactic device				nounn
	noun • an agent or device intended to prevent conception

Best Hypernyms For PREVENTIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for preventive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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