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preventative
| Main Entry: |
preventative
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | safeguard |
| Synonyms: | precaution, preventive, protection, remedy |
| Notes: | use preventive 'designed to prevent,' not 'preventative' (an unnecessary synonym) |
| 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 |
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