Synonyms for
Protective
Definition
having or showing a strong desire to protect or defend someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- protective gear
- protective custody
- protective instinct
- protective measures
- protective services
- protective clothing
- protective order
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe actions or items intended to prevent harm or damage. Can sometimes imply overprotectiveness, especially when referring to people.
Example sentences
- The mother cat was very protective of her kittens.
- The goalie wore protective gear to keep himself safe.
- I always wear a helmet when I ride my bike to be protective of my head.
- My dad is protective of his car and makes sure it is always clean.
- The hiker wore a protective jacket to keep warm in the cold weather.
Quotes
The best way to predict the future is to create it. This is why we must be protective of our dreams.
I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together. We must be protective of our happiness.
The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in. We must be protective of our hearts.