| Main Entry: | preventative |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | safeguard |
Synonyms: |
precaution, preventive, protection, remedy |
| Notes: | use preventive 'designed to prevent,' not 'preventative' (an unnecessary synonym) |
| Main Entry: | antiseptic |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | decontaminating agent |
Synonyms: |
bactericide, detergent, disinfectant, germicide, preservative, preventative, preventive, prophylactic, purifier, sterilizer |
| Main Entry: | contraceptive |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | birth control method |
Synonyms: |
IUD, armor, barrier method, coil, condom, diaphragm, foam, hormone, intrauterine device, jelly, loop, pill, planned parenthood, preventative, preventive medicine, prophylactic, rhythm method, ring, rubber, safety, shield, spermicidal cream, sponge, vaginal suppository |
| Main Entry: | deterrent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | impediment, restraint |
Synonyms: |
bridle, check, curb, defense, determent, discouragement, disincentive, hindrance, leash, obstacle, preventative, preventive, rein, shackle |
Antonyms: |
catalyst, encouragement, incentive |
| Main Entry: | prophylactic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | protective |
Synonyms: |
contraceptive, preventative, preventive |
| Main Entry: | preclusive |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | preventive |
Synonyms: |
defending, defensive, deterrent, precautionary, preventative, protective |