protective - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for protective ?

Here are the synonyms for protective , a list of similar words for protective from our thesaurus that you can use

Adjective

(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful

Synonyms

• protective

Related

• careful

Adjective

intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

Synonyms

• protective

Related

• antifertility
• cautionary
• contraceptive
• custodial
• evasive
• overprotective
• preservative
• prophylactic
• protecting
• restrictive
• safety-related
• tutelar
• tutelary

Opposite / Antonyms

• unprotective

Also See

• defensive
• preventative
• preventive

Adjective

showing care

Synonyms

• protective

Related

• tender

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