Synonyms and Antonyms for preventative
1. preventative (n.)
an agent or device intended to prevent conception
- diaphragm
- cervical cap
- anovulatory drug
- birth control device
- morning-after pill
- contraceptive pill
- oral contraceptive pill
- IUD
- rubber
- safety
- condom
- contraceptive diaphragm
- contraceptive device
- pill
- spermicide
- birth control pill
- pessary
- spermatocide
- safe
- intrauterine device
- device
- coil
- prophylactic device
- contraceptive
- prophylactic
- oral contraceptive
- anovulant
- preventive
2. preventative (n.)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
3. preventative (adj.)
tending to prevent or hinder
4. preventative (n.)
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
5. preventative (adj.)
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
