Protective mechanism Synonyms

Definitions for Protective


  • (adjective) intended to resist or prevent attack or aggression
  • (adjective) intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
  • (adjective) showing care

Definitions for Mechanism


  • (noun) device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
  • (noun) a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
  • (noun) the technical aspects of doing something