protective
adjectives
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"
is similar to
warding off
"the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
is similar to
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
"contraceptive devices and medications"
is similar to
providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
"daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"
is similar to
avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire
"pilots are taught to take evasive action"
is similar to
tending or having the power to preserve
"timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"
is similar to
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
"the protecting blanket of snow"; "a protecting alibi"
see also
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
"defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance"
showing care
"a protective mother"
is derived from
is similar to
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
"a tender heart"; "a tender smile"; "tender loving care"; "tender memories"; "a tender mother"
(usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful
"protective of his reputation"
is derived from
is similar to
exercising caution or showing care or attention
"they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior"
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