Preventative
Preventative adjective - Tending to prevent or hinder.
Pre-emptive and preventative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pre-emptive" instead an adjective "Preventative".
Pre-emptive
Pre-emptive adjective - Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.
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Synonyms for Pre-emptive
Preventative and pre-emptive are semantically related. You can use "Preventative" instead an adjective phrase "Pre-emptive".
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Related pairs
- deterrent and preventative
- deterrent and pre-emptive
- protective and preventative
- protective and pre-emptive
- prophylactic and preventative
- prophylactic and pre-emptive
- hindering and preventative
- hindering and pre-emptive
- impeding and preventative
- impeding and pre-emptive
- counteractive and preventative
- counteractive and pre-emptive
- obstructive and preventative
- obstructive and pre-emptive
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