Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Offering safety or shielding against harm, danger, or damage.
Protective
/prəˈtektɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
This protective gesture added to Neely's rage.She wore protective gear while biking on the rocky trail.The protective haze of fog enveloped the serene valley.
Etymology:
Late Middle English, from Middle French protectif and Late Latin protectivus, from protegere to cover in front, from pro in front + tegere to cover.
Usage Statistics:
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