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🛡️preemptive

adjective
/priˈɛmptɪv/
preemption preen

Meaning

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

Example Sentences

The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.

Example Expressions

preemptive strike

Synonyms

preventive, precautionary, anticipatory, proactive

Antonyms

reactive, delayed, passive

Collocations

preemptive strike, preemptive measure, preemptive action, preemptive step

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