PREVENTATIVE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

pri-ˈven-tə-tiv

as in preventive

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening the department in charge of taking preventative measures against international terrorism

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noun

as in insurance

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Start slow Before heading into the great outdoors, make sure your cat is up to date on vaccinations and flea-and-tick preventatives. —

Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024 Masks, while not required, can be a helpful preventative, as can staying 6 feet away from someone with symptoms. —

Keri Brenner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024 Shiva is spayed, current on vaccinations and preventatives. —

Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024 Also, be sure to budget for health care maintenance items like preventatives for heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks. —

Laurie Larsh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preventative

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