/ Thesaurus / P Synonyms of pre emptive Find synonyms for: Adjective1. preemptive, pre-emptive, preventive (vs. permissive), preventativeusage: designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; "a preemptive business offer"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: bibliophile Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language