protective

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/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/ English

Definitions

noun

Something that protects.
A condom.

adjective

Serving, intended or wishing to protect“Mother bears are famously protective of their cubs.”

Related words

Synonyms

defensive guardian conserving preserving custodial restrictive tutelary tutelar preventive careful evasive cautionary caring tender overprotective covering

Associated

ppe eyewear goggles headgear tariffs conning coating gloves tariff custody relays pads

Rhymes

objective perspective collective prospective reflective effective introspective defective invective subjective

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