PREVENTIVE Synonyms
There are 18 synonyms of the word
preventive.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word preventive. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word preventive. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PREVENTIVE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | anticipatory | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | deterrent | nounn | ||||
| 3 | inhibitory | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | precautionary | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | preemptive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | protective | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | preventative | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | prophylactic | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 9 | contraceptive | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 10 | encumbrance | nounn | ||||
| 11 | hinderance | nounn | ||||
| 12 | hindrance | nounn | ||||
| 13 | hitch | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | incumbrance | nounn | ||||
| 15 | interference | nounn | ||||
| 16 | birth control device | nounn | ||||
| 17 | contraceptive device | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 18 | prophylactic device | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For PREVENTIVE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
preventive, 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
