Antonyms 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"

   Antonyms:
   permissive

   Synonyms:
   pre-emptive

How to use preemptive in a sentence?

1. Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri:

   If a Canadian bank with U.S. subsidiaries were to fail, it bears asking whether the preemptive actions of U.S. authorities would create obstacles for the orderly resolution of the consolidated bank by Canadian authorities.

2. Pak Myong Ho:

   Our stance is that since the US and its followers continue their nuclear threats and intimidation -- in the form of their annual military drills -- on the doorstep of DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), we will continue to strengthen our defense and preemptive strike capabilities.

3. Donald Trump:

   I'll be signing something in a little while that's going to do that, i'll be doing something that's somewhat preemptive and ultimately will be matched by legislation I'm sure.

4. The North military:

   The revolutionary armed forces of the DPRK holding tightly the arms to annihilate the enemies with towering hatred for them are waiting for the dignified Supreme Command to issue an order to launch a preemptive strike of justice.

5. 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.

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