Antonyms for preemptive
priˈɛmp tɪv

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1. preemptive, pre-emptive(adj)

   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. The President:

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

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. Ali Khamenei:

   Peacetime offers great opportunities for our armed forces to ... build up on preemptive capacities.

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