Synonyms of protective

Adjective

1. protective (vs. unprotective), cautionary, prophylactic, contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility, custodial, tutelary, tutelar, evasive, overprotective, preservative, protecting(prenominal), restrictive, safety-related, 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. protective, tender (vs. tough)

usage: showing care; "a protective mother"

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

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

Definition and meaning of protective (Dictionary)