42 entries under protective topic. ×
| attentive(adjective, alert, careful) | |
| averting(adjective, alert, watchful, defending) | |
| checking(adjective, alert, watchful, defending) | |
| concerned(adjective, alert, careful, attentive) | |
| coping with(expression, adjective, watchful, defending) | |
| helpful(adjective, alert, careful, attentive) | |
| jealous(adjective, caring, sheltered, securing) | |
| meticulous(adjective, alert, careful, attentive) | |
| possessive(adjective, caring, sheltered, securing) | |
| resistive(adjective, watchful) | |
| scrupulous(adjective, alert, careful, attentive) | |
| solicitous(adjective, alert, careful, attentive) | |
| thoughtful(adjective, alert, careful, attentive) | |
| uptight(adjective, informal, watchful) | |
| arresting(adjective, watchful) | |
| balking(adjective, watchful) | |
| foiling(adjective, watchful) | |
| forestalling(adjective, watchful) | |
| frustrating(adjective, watchful) | |
| interrupting(adjective, watchful) |
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