preventive

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of PREVENTIVE

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury <if people took the simple preventive of frequently washing their hands, the spread of germs could be greatly reduced>

Synonyms caution, fail-safe, palladium, preventive, safeguard

Related Words armor, cover, guard, protection, screen, shield, wall, ward

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