PROTECTIVE Synonyms
There are 17 synonyms of the word
protective.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word protective. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word protective. (close relations)
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Definition of PROTECTIVE
Definition of PROTECTIVE
Best Alternative Words for PROTECTIVE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | caring | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | defending | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | defensive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | precautionary | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | preservation | nounn | ||||
| 6 | preservative | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 7 | safety | nounn | ||||
| 8 | shielding | nounn | ||||
| 9 | vigilant | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | watchful | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | caretaking | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | conserving | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 13 | guarding | verbv | ||||
| 14 | insulating | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | safeguarding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | securing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 17 | sheltering | verb, adjectivev, adj |
Best Hypernyms For PROTECTIVE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
protective, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
covering
defending
shielding
guarding
preserving
safeguarding
securing
sheltering
