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PREEMPTIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PREEMPTIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “preemptive”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “preemptive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Preemptive” are: pre-emptive

Preemptive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Preemptive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “preemptive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • Designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.

Synonyms of "Preemptive" as an adjective (1 Word)

pre-emptiveDesigned or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence.

Usage Examples of "Preemptive" as an adjective

  • A preemptive business offer.

Associations of "Preemptive" (30 Words)

aboveHigher in grade or rank.
See above.
affiliateA subordinate or subsidiary associate a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization.
The two colleges affiliated.
anterior(of a part of a flower or leaf) situated further away from the main stem.
An incident anterior to her troubles.
contraceptive(of a method or device) serving to prevent pregnancy.
Contraceptive devices and medications.
defence(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies.
Methods of defence against this kind of attack.
foregoLose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime.
forethoughtCareful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future.
Jim had the forethought to book in advance.
formerDenoting the first or first mentioned of two people or things.
Our former glory.
formerlyIn the past; in earlier times.
The building formerly housed the National Assembly.
frontThe part of a garment covering a person s front.
The west front of the Cathedral.
guardThe person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team.
An insurance policy is a good safeguard.
helmetThe arched upper part (galea) of the corolla in some flowers, especially those of the mint and orchid families.
hidingA physical beating.
They caught him and gave him a hiding.
hinderanceSomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
precautionA precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution.
precedentA system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws.
There are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training.
preclusivePreventing something from happening; restrictive.
Grounds for preclusive intervention.
predateBe earlier in time; go back further.
Here parish boundaries seem clearly to predate Roman roads.
prefatoryServing as an introduction; introductory.
In his prefatory remarks the author claims that.
prematurelyBefore the end of the normal period of gestation.
I spoke prematurely.
premeditationPlanning or plotting in advance of acting.
The defendant said there was no planning or premeditation.
preventivePreventing or contributing to the prevention of disease.
Quinine was used as a malaria preventive.
priorThe head of a religious order in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.
He has a prior engagement this evening.
prohibitoryTending to discourage (especially of prices.
prophylacticA condom.
I took malaria prophylactics.
protectiveA condom.
An effectual protective against the midge.
safeFinancially safe.
They had returned safe and sound.
safetyThe state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions.
He ran to safety.
sanctuaryA consecrated place where sacred objects are kept.
The inner sanctuary where the reliquary was kept.
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