Synonyms for protective
- adjective
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Serving or intended to protect.
The fighter dropped into a protective stance.
- n. 1
Something that protects.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- protectives → prophylactics, protectants, preservatives…
Example sentences
- defensive Many countries have joined the defensive alliance.
By length
- 7 letters
- careful2, tutelar
- 8 letters
- tutelary
- 9 letters
- defensive3, custodial4
- 10 letters
- protectant
- 11 letters
- sheltersome, protectorly
- 12 letters
- preservative4, prophylactic4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (careful2 = 2 syllables).