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preventative - 5 thesaurus results
| 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: | detergent, preservative, preventative, preventive, prophylactic, bactericide, disinfectant, germicide, purifier, sterilizer |
| Main Entry: | contraceptive |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | birth control method |
| Synonyms: | armor, coil, condom, foam, intrauterine device, jelly, loop, pill, preventative, prophylactic, ring, rubber, safety, shield, sponge, IUD, barrier method, diaphragm, hormone, planned parenthood, preventive medicine, rhythm method, spermicidal cream, vaginal suppository |
| Main Entry: | deterrent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | impediment, restraint |
| Synonyms: | bridle, check, curb, defense, discouragement, hindrance, leash, obstacle, preventative, preventive, rein, shackle, determent, disincentive |
| Antonyms: | catalyst, encouragement, incentive |
| Main Entry: | prophylactic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | protective |
| Synonyms: | contraceptive, preventative, preventive |
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