Synonyms for preemptive
priˈɛmp tɪvpre·emp·tive

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1. preemptive, pre-emptiveadjective

   designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence

   "a preemptive business offer"

   Synonyms:
   pre-emptive

   Antonyms:
   permissive

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1. List of paraphrases for "preemptive":

   preventive, pre-emptive, preemption, proactive, precautionary, preventative

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1. Another North Korean propaganda outlet:

   The emergency epidemic prevention measures carried out by our party and the government are highly trustworthy preemptive and decisive measures that ensure the survival and safety of our people.

2. Lindsey Graham:

   It’s not going to be WWIII. This is all a bluff. Putin knows that no one wins a nuclear exchange, if he ordered a preemptive strike on the United States, some general would shoot him in the head.

3. The President:

   I'll be doing something that's somewhat preemptive and ultimately will be matched by legislation I'm sure.

4. Vijay Gokhale:

   In the face of imminent danger, a preemptive strike became absolutely necessary, the existence of such training facilities, capable of training hundreds of jihadis could not have functioned without the knowledge of the Pakistani authorities.

5. Hiroshi Imazu:

   There are limitations( of our) ballistic missile defense( BMD) if several missiles are fired, neutralizing an enemy base( and preventing the launch of) the second and third missiles is within the range of self-defense. It is not a preemptive strike.