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prophylactic
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of PROPHYLACTIC
concerned with or serving to keep something from happening <the many prophylactic measures that city officials could have taken to reduce the scope of the disaster>
Related Words deterrent, deterring; negating, neutralizing, nullifying; baffling, balking, foiling, frustrating, thwarting; blocking, hampering, hindering, impeding, retardant, stalling
Near Antonyms abetting, aiding, assisting; easing, facilitating, smoothing; encouraging, forwarding, fostering, furthering, nurturing, promoting
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