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POSTATTACK Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word postattack. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For POSTATTACK

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anticipatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in anticipation

counterattack
nounn
noun

• an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

• (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board

verb

• make a counterattack

pre-emptive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence

precursory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• warning of future misfortune

preemptive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence

preparatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preceding and preparing for something

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

Alternatives for ANTICIPATORY

Alternatives for COUNTERATTACK

Alternatives for PRE-EMPTIVE

Alternatives for PRECURSORY

Alternatives for PREEMPTIVE

Alternatives for PREPARATORY

Alternatives for PREVENTATIVE

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