42 entries under protective topic. ×

21
conservative(adjective, strain, firmness, watchful, labour)
17
withstanding(adjective, strain, firmness, watchful, labour)
11
preventive(adjective, alert, careful, attentive, watchful)
8
defending(adjective, alert, caring, hostile, counter)
7
watchful(adjective, alert, careful, caring, attentive)
6
guarding(adjective, alert, caring, watchful, sheltered)
6
protecting(adjective, alert, caring, watchful, sheltered)
5
shielding(adjective, caring, sheltered, defending)
3
cautious(adjective, adverb, alert, careful, attentive)
3
safeguarding(adjective, watchful)
3
wary(adjective, alert, careful, attentive)
3
careful(adjective, alert, caring, attentive, sheltered)
3
heedful(adjective, alert, careful, attentive)
3
opposing(adjective, hostile, different, contrary, watchful)
3
preservative(adjective, watchful, saving)
3
vigilant(adjective, alert, careful, caring, sheltered)
2
prophylactic(adjective, alert, careful, attentive)
2
alert(adjective, adverb, careful, attentive)
2
in opposition(expression, adjective, hostile, different, contrary)
2
observant(adjective, alert, careful, attentive)
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