🛡️protective

adjective
/prəˈtɛktɪv/

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example Sentences

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

Example Expressions

protective instinct

Synonyms

defensive, shielding, guarding, preventative, preventive

Antonyms

harmful, dangerous, unsafe

Collocations

protective gear, protective clothing, protective measure, protective instinct

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tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
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able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible

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