23 entries under protective topic. ×

12
frustrating(noun, verb, adjective, watchful, opposing)
5
balking(noun, adjective, watchful, opposing, defending)
5
checking(noun, verb, watchful, opposing, hindering)
5
opposing(verb, adjective, watchful, hindering, defending)
3
interrupting(verb, watchful, opposing, hindering, defending)
2
preventive(watchful, opposing, defending, protecting)
1
arresting(noun, watchful, opposing, defending)
1
forestalling(noun, anticipation, watchful, stoppage, opposing)
1
warding off(noun, expression, watchful, opposing, defending)
0
averting(watchful, opposing, defending, protecting)
0
conservative(watchful, opposing, defending, protecting)
0
coping with(expression, adjective, watchful, opposing)
0
defending(watchful, opposing, protecting)
0
defensive(adjective, watchful)
0
guarding(watchful, opposing, defending, protecting)
0
in opposition(expression, adjective, watchful, opposing)
0
preservative(watchful, opposing, defending, protecting)
0
protecting(watchful, opposing, defending)
0
resistive(watchful, opposing, defending, protecting)
0
safeguarding(watchful, opposing, defending, protecting)
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