Synonyms of prophylactic

prophylactic

adjective

ˌprō-fə-ˈlak-tik 

as in preventive

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening

the many prophylactic measures that city officials could have taken to reduce the scope of the disaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preventive
• preventative
• precautionary
• blocking
• deterring
• deterrent
• neutralizing
• frustrating
• negating
• nullifying
• baffling
• retardant
• thwarting
• hampering
• hindering
• foiling
• impeding
• balking
• stalling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• smoothing
• promoting
• nurturing
• encouraging
• fostering
• abetting
• forwarding
• easing
• furthering

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of prophylactic

Another potential form of prophylactic treatment is low-dose antibiotics. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 July 2024

While sibling tension is a common dynamic within TV family portrayals, the trailer resolves such banter by offering a father’s regret for failing to employ prophylactic measures to avoid parenthood. —Kyle Bowser, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024

Preventive treatment could also include more drastic steps like the surgical removal of one or both breasts called a prophylactic mastectomy to decrease the chances of developing breast cancer, for example. —Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024

One cohort took prophylactic crofelemer 125 mg BID and loperamide in the first 2 cycles, and as needed in the subsequent cycles. —Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024