Preventative and Preclusive

Preventative

Preventative adjective - Tending to prevent or hinder.

Preclusive is a synonym for preventative in allow topic. In some cases you can use "Preclusive" instead an adjective "Preventative". popular alternative

Preclusive

Preclusive adjective - Made impossible.
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Synonyms for Preclusive

Preventative is a synonym for preclusive in allow topic. You can use "Preventative" instead an adjective "Preclusive", if it concerns topics such as preventive.
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