PREVENTATIVE Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
preventative.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word preventative. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word preventative. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PREVENTATIVE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | preventive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | prophylactic | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 3 | contraceptive | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 4 | encumbrance | nounn | ||||
| 5 | hinderance | nounn | ||||
| 6 | hindrance | nounn | ||||
| 7 | hitch | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | incumbrance | nounn | ||||
| 9 | interference | nounn | ||||
| 10 | birth control device | nounn | ||||
| 11 | contraceptive device | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 12 | prophylactic device | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For PREVENTATIVE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
preventative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
curative
cure
device
impediment
impedimenta
obstructer
obstruction
obstructor
remedy
therapeutic
