protective
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: guarding, securing
Synonyms:
careful
conservational
conservative
covering
custodial
defensive
emergency
guardian
insulating
jealous
possessive
preservative
protecting
safeguarding
sheltering
shielding
vigilant
warm
watchful
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