prophylactic | Definition of prophylactic

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

Synonyms of prophylactic

precautionary, preventative, preventive

Words Related to prophylactic

deterrent, deterring

negating, neutralizing, nullifying

baffling, balking, foiling, frustrating, thwarting

blocking, hampering, hindering, impeding, retardant, stalling

Near Antonyms of prophylactic

abetting, aiding, assisting

easing, facilitating, smoothing

encouraging, forwarding, fostering, furthering, nurturing, promoting