preventative | Definition of preventative

Synonyms and Antonyms of preventative

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening

the department in charge of taking preventative measures against international terrorism

Synonyms of preventative

precautionary, preventive, prophylactic

Words Related to preventative

deterrent, deterring

negating, neutralizing, nullifying

baffling, balking, foiling, frustrating, thwarting

blocking, hampering, hindering, impeding, retardant, stalling

Near Antonyms of preventative

abetting, aiding, assisting

easing, facilitating, smoothing

encouraging, forwarding, fostering, furthering, nurturing, promoting