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Protective

/prəˈtektɪv/

Offering safety or shielding against harm, danger, or damage.

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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.

Late Middle English, from Middle French protectif and Late Latin protectivus, from protegere to cover in front, from pro in front + tegere to cover.

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