1. (noun) preventive, preventative, prophylactic
remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
Synonyms: condom, contraceptive device, interference, preventive, safe, hitch, safety, birth control device, rubber, prophylactic device, preventative, contraceptive, incumbrance, encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, prophylactic
Antonyms: unhealthful, unprotective
2. (adj) condom, rubber, safety, safe, prophylactic
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Synonyms: condom, caoutchouc, base hit, preventive, safe, guard, arctic, safety, safety device, rubber, refuge, pencil eraser, golosh, preventative, rubber eraser, gumshoe, synthetic rubber, galosh, gum elastic, prophylactic, natural rubber
Antonyms: unprotective, unhealthful
3. (adj) contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
Synonyms: preventive, cautionary, antifertility, contraceptive, prophylactic, preventative
Antonyms: unprotective, unhealthful
4. (adj) cautionary, prophylactic
warding off
Synonyms: prophylactic, cautionary, contraceptive, warning(a), exemplary, antifertility, admonitory, preventive, preventative, monitory
Antonyms: unhealthful, unprotective
5. (adj) preventive, preventative, prophylactic
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
Synonyms: preventive, cautionary, antifertility, contraceptive, prophylactic, preventative
Antonyms: unprotective, unhealthful
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