Synonyms for protective

Adjective

1. protective (vs. unprotective), antifouling, conserving, preserving, contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility, custodial, guardian, tutelary, tutelar, defensive, evasive, overprotective, preservative, protecting(prenominal), restrictive, safety-related, cautionary, preventive, prophylactic, defensive, preventive#2, preventative

usage: intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; "a protective covering"; "the use of protective masks and equipment"; "protective coatings"; "kept the drunken sailor in protective custody"; "animals with protective coloring"; "protective tariffs"

2. caring, protective, tender (vs. tough)

usage: showing a care; "a caring mother"

3. protective(predicate), careful (vs. careless)

usage: (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful; "protective of his reputation"